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V1 PHH

2008 Bentley Continental

Purple Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,103 mi
Last recorded50,103 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PHH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,103 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all due to lack of use (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 49,968 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all for ( lack of use ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 49,968 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint / clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all for ( lack of use ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,939 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 45,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,747 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,449 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,697 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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V1 PHH is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Purple with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V1 PHH, 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 V1 PHH registered?

V1 PHH is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is V1 PHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 PHH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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