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SP55 DDD

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,355 mi
Last recorded132,355 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 DDD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,355 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,332 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 126,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 115,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 110,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm inboard bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,138 miles

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge

Fail 8 Oct 2020 97,138 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner b/pad almost metal to metal with b/disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer b/pad almost metal to metal with b/disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight wear starting at both front b/discs at inner faces

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

Front inner b/pads appear low

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge

T.P.M.S. light and warning message at dash stays ON

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,671 miles

Front inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Slight wear starting at inner faces of front b/discs

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,934 miles

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

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

engine managment lamp on.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 74,933 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside side repeater misaligned but secure

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

engine managment lamp on.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on extreme edges.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush breaking up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,148 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,206 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SP55 DDD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP55 DDD, 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 SP55 DDD registered?

SP55 DDD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SP55 DDD safe to buy?

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