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RBO 39

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,926 mi
Last recorded42,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBO 39
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 42,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,804 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,920 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,291 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 15,290 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,537 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 6,210 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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RBO 39 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RBO 39, 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 RBO 39 registered?

RBO 39 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is RBO 39 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBO 39 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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