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V16 AAW

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 AAW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 72,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,881 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under shields fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,921 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 16,919 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,049 miles

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

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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V16 AAW is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black 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 V16 AAW, 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 V16 AAW registered?

V16 AAW is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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