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VFG 2

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFG 2
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 75,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,129 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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VFG 2 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFG 2, 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 VFG 2 registered?

VFG 2 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is VFG 2 safe to buy?

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