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T55 ETA

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 ETA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 83,851 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 83,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 80,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 74,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 66,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,360 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 42,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,983 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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T55 ETA is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc 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 T55 ETA, 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 T55 ETA registered?

T55 ETA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is T55 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 ETA 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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