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WBA 2

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,662 mi
Last recorded57,662 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBA 2
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 57,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 57,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 56,777 miles

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 56,744 miles

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2022 56,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 55,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2021 55,215 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f tyre inner wall split

Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,255 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,534 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,067 miles

Nearside rear air suspension dust cover split

Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,063 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear air suspension dust cover split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,777 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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WBA 2 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBA 2, 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 WBA 2 registered?

WBA 2 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is WBA 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBA 2 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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