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S50 EXG

2008 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 EXG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 78,233 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 74,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,259 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,279 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 60,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,620 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,693 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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S50 EXG is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S50 EXG, 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 S50 EXG registered?

S50 EXG is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S50 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 EXG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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