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R700 DEB

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 DEB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,247 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 64,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2020 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,907 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge + large cuts on inner bead + cuts on outer bead

offside rear tyre cuts on inner bead

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 41,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 29,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 22,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,920 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 15,920 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,852 miles

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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R700 DEB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R700 DEB, 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 R700 DEB registered?

R700 DEB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is R700 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 DEB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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