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V8 ELA

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,751 mi
Last recorded32,751 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 ELA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 32,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 31,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 29,186 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 29,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 28,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 27,892 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 26,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 25,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,543 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,351 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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V8 ELA is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V8 ELA, 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 V8 ELA registered?

V8 ELA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is V8 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 ELA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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