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S18 MHT

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,933 mi
Last recorded57,933 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MHT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 57,933 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 57,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,684 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 56,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,286 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,220 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 51,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 34,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 29,716 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 29,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 22,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,854 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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S18 MHT 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 88.2%.

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 S18 MHT, 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 S18 MHT registered?

S18 MHT is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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