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R44 HXO

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 HXO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,679 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,728 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 58,728 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread, no cords exposed.

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread, no cords exposed.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 46,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 44,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 42,545 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 40,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,999 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,786 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,070 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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R44 HXO is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R44 HXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R44 HXO registered?

R44 HXO is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is R44 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 HXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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