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TAB 196Y

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,531 mi
Last recorded35,531 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 196Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 35,531 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 35,519 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 34,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 33,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 32,337 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,662 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,779 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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TAB 196Y is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TAB 196Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAB 196Y registered?

TAB 196Y is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is TAB 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAB 196Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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