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TAY 1D

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAY 1D
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 81,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s/r exhaust clamp split

Fail 16 Jun 2022 81,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,836 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,147 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 62,167 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm worn inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 54,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,026 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 23 May 2016 48,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 26 May 2015 41,556 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 29,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,535 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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TAY 1D is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TAY 1D, 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 TAY 1D registered?

TAY 1D is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is TAY 1D safe to buy?

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