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VX08 FFD

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,578 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2024 77,028 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 76,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,108 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,812 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2022 75,811 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

shields limiting inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,764 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,104 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,690 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,400 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 49,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,987 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,852 miles

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)

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 FFD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FFD, 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 VX08 FFD registered?

VX08 FFD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VX08 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 FFD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX08 FFD have outstanding finance?

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