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V2 NLD

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,231 mi
Last recorded80,231 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 NLD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 69,169 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 69,169 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 63,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,219 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 49,218 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,250 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,520 miles

both left tyres have damaged inner sidewalls. damage appears superficial but recommend 2nd opinion from tyre specialist.

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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V2 NLD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V2 NLD, 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 V2 NLD registered?

V2 NLD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is V2 NLD safe to buy?

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