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V17 TAX

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,425 mi
Last recorded61,425 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 TAX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 61,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 57,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,852 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,329 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,786 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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V17 TAX is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V17 TAX, 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 V17 TAX registered?

V17 TAX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is V17 TAX safe to buy?

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