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VJI 8208

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,607 mi
Last recorded37,607 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 8208
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 37,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,971 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,834 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 32,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,177 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 30,466 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,805 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,150 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,933 miles

Amber hand brake warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,400 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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VJI 8208 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black 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 VJI 8208, 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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VJI 8208 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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