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SJ54 VPS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 VPS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,453 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 91,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 86,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,863 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 67,387 miles

Nearside Front Slightly perished in side tread patten

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

Offside Front Slightly perished in side tread patten

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,549 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,548 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,701 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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SJ54 VPS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ54 VPS, 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 SJ54 VPS registered?

SJ54 VPS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SJ54 VPS safe to buy?

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