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S500 TRM

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,837 mi
Last recorded71,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 TRM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35/20

bolt missing from split rim wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2025 71,470 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35/20

bolt missing from split rim wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,092 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 53,772 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,931 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 17,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2013 16,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,598 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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S500 TRM is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S500 TRM, 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 S500 TRM registered?

S500 TRM is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S500 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 TRM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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