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W9 GBS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 GBS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 64,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,062 miles

nearside rear tyre getting/looking low 2-3mm.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,108 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,222 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Front brake discs lipped

HMSL inoperative

Small chip to windscreen outside zone A

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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W9 GBS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W9 GBS, 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 W9 GBS registered?

W9 GBS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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