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WMV 3Y

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,438 mi
Last recorded71,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 3Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,148 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nail in osr tyre

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight lump and inner sidewall split

Fail 2 Feb 2015 49,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight lump and inner sidewall split

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,650 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,650 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,039 miles

off side rear handbrake recording less effort than near side .suspect sliht seizer

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,868 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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WMV 3Y is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WMV 3Y, 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 WMV 3Y registered?

WMV 3Y is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WMV 3Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMV 3Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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