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S88 GTC

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 50,479 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 50,461 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2018 49,564 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,505 miles

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,242 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,812 miles

N/S/R tyre has a deep cut in the outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,155 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,646 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 21,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise small cuts in the tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,272 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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S88 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S88 GTC, 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 S88 GTC registered?

S88 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S88 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 GTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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