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SN08 ELH

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,473 mi
Last recorded31,473 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 ELH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 31,473 miles

engine covers under trays present

Pass 17 Apr 2025 30,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,613 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 30,295 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,919 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,102 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 27,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 27,383 miles

Front brake discs slight surface corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,076 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,174 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 26,174 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,123 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,123 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,086 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 17,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,209 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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SN08 ELH 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 SN08 ELH, 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

How do I check the history of SN08 ELH?

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What year was SN08 ELH registered?

SN08 ELH is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is SN08 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 ELH 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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