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T29 MJL

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,042 mi
Last recorded31,042 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 MJL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 31,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 29,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,554 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 25,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 24,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 23,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 12,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 12,779 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 7,846 miles

small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 4,548 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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T29 MJL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 T29 MJL, 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 T29 MJL registered?

T29 MJL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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