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SWR 371

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,116 mi
Last recorded26,116 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 371
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 26,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 25,159 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 23,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 21,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 20,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,787 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 18,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,436 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 16,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Rear view section (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,671 miles

Covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,352 miles

drivers seat adjustment slow to operate

engine undertray damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,077 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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SWR 371 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black 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 SWR 371, 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 SWR 371 registered?

SWR 371 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is SWR 371 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWR 371 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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