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VX08 KLZ

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 74,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 72,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,079 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 71,073 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,646 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,215 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge quicker than centre and outside

surface corosion on 10% off brake discs on inner n/s and o/s faces

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,308 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 KLZ is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KLZ, 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 KLZ registered?

VX08 KLZ is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is VX08 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 KLZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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