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TBC 227

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,359 mi
Last recorded45,359 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBC 227
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 45,359 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 45,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 44,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 44,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 44,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 44,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,148 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 39,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre on inner edge has slight split/ no cords showing

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Apr 2019 39,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,486 miles

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,989 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 28,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,131 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,618 miles

O/S and N/S Front Tyres worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm).

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,929 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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TBC 227 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TBC 227, 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 TBC 227 registered?

TBC 227 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is TBC 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBC 227 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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