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R9 TPA

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,372 mi
Last recorded60,372 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 TPA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,928 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 59,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,404 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 48,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,099 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 29,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front and n/s rear tyres cut outside

Fail 12 Jun 2014 25,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,997 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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R9 TPA is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R9 TPA, 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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R9 TPA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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