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VX08 FEG

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,241 mi
Last recorded43,241 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FEG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,241 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 43,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,375 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 42,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,962 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 41,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 39,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 39,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,328 miles

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 37,328 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,810 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 29,810 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,754 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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VX08 FEG is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VX08 FEG, 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 VX08 FEG registered?

VX08 FEG is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is VX08 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 FEG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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