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SBZ 202

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 202
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 72,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 53,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,462 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,462 miles

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 46,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the nearside front tyre has slight wear to the inside edge and a large cut to the outer side wall

Fail 18 Jun 2014 41,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the nearside front tyre has slight wear to the inside edge and a large cut to the outer side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,317 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,348 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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SBZ 202 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SBZ 202, 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 SBZ 202 registered?

SBZ 202 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is SBZ 202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 202 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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