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X18 DPF

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,765 mi
Last recorded55,765 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 DPF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 55,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,526 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,159 miles

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,945 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,614 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,434 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 39,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,438 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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X18 DPF is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 X18 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X18 DPF registered?

X18 DPF is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is X18 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X18 DPF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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