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W17 GTC

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,370 mi
Last recorded52,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 52,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 52,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,563 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,373 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 49,573 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))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 44,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 42,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,883 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,254 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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W17 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 W17 GTC, 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 W17 GTC registered?

W17 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is W17 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 GTC 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.

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