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WBM 1

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBM 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 62,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on outer edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 62,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,601 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,629 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,949 miles

Both wiper blades juddering.

Nearside Front Top rear arm bush slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on outer edges.

Offside Front Top rear arm bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on outer edges.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 57,949 miles

Both wiper blades juddering.

Nearside Front Top rear arm bush slightly worn.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on outer edges.

Offside Front Top rear arm bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on outer edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,319 miles

front brake pads getting low front brake discs badly corroded and lipped.

offside front top rear sus arm worn,

offside rear brake actuator casing cracked.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,668 miles

Nearside park brake actuator body cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,937 miles

nearside rear park brake accuator casing cracked.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,967 miles

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,068 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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WBM 1 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WBM 1, 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 WBM 1 registered?

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

Is WBM 1 safe to buy?

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