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SDJ 3

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,487 mi
Last recorded24,487 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDJ 3
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 23,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,756 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Apr 2023 23,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 22,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 34,807 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2019 21,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 20,126 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,319 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 May 2016 16,645 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 16,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 14,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 10,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 8,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,384 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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SDJ 3 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SDJ 3, 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 SDJ 3 registered?

SDJ 3 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is SDJ 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDJ 3 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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