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V3 JOF

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,880 mi
Last recorded72,880 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 JOF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 72,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 69,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,096 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 65,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,926 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 64,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,060 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,721 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 17,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V3 JOF is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V3 JOF, 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 V3 JOF registered?

V3 JOF is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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