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S1 CHR

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 CHR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 68,315 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 68,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,968 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 65,966 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,632 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,073 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays and engine covers

Fail 29 Nov 2016 49,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays and engine covers

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,608 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,712 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,915 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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S1 CHR is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S1 CHR, 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 S1 CHR registered?

S1 CHR is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is S1 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 CHR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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