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SN08 ELX

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,304 mi
Last recorded61,304 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,304 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 60,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,011 miles

tpm light on

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 59,542 miles

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,239 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in treads

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,807 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,177 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 52,176 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,689 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 ELX is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELX, 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 SN08 ELX registered?

SN08 ELX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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