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V111 BLY

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,403 mi
Last recorded61,403 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 BLY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,234 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both parking brake motors cracked but still function

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,378 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 22,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

taped repair to n/s door mirror

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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V111 BLY 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 88.9%.

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 V111 BLY, 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 V111 BLY registered?

V111 BLY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is V111 BLY safe to buy?

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