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V700 ARN

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 ARN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 76,241 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 76,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,264 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 67,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,207 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,571 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 25 Sep 2012 15,571 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,740 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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V700 ARN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V700 ARN, 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 V700 ARN registered?

V700 ARN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is V700 ARN safe to buy?

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