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WH05 CYN

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,422 mi
Last recorded31,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 CYN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 31,422 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 30,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated EPB actuator casing cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 35,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,724 miles

Both headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated actuator housing cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,348 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 28,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 27,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp washer inoperative

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 24,209 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 24,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 14,920 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp washer not as powerful as passenger side

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small stone chip lower edge of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,066 miles

ALL tyres becoming perrished

OSF headlight washer becoming weak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 5,568 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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WH05 CYN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 WH05 CYN, 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 WH05 CYN registered?

WH05 CYN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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