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R8 FOE

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,575 mi
Last recorded37,575 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FOE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,845 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,903 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,069 miles

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces up to 30%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shouldering and wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 7,560 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 7,560 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 4,145 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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R8 FOE is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R8 FOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 FOE registered?

R8 FOE is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is R8 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FOE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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