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X321 RSS

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX321 RSS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 56,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,804 miles

All four under body braces corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,474 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 53,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,952 miles

Offside Front tyre pressure low

SRS lamp lit when drivers seat moved to check locking system

engine service lamp lit

Fail 20 Jul 2019 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre pressure low

SRS lamp lit when drivers seat moved to check locking system

engine service lamp lit

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,332 miles

Front brake pads getting low

all four tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,915 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,915 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault fault found on diagnostic check(, igniter for drivers side 2),may require further investigation if fault returns (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin require replacment (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin require replacment (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate igniter for belt tensioner 2 upper limit reached, code cleared more driving required (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin require replacment (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin require replacment (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate igniter for belt tensioner 2 upper limit reached, code cleared more driving required (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault plugged in scanner and cleared code,fault code that was present ,n297 (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,681 miles

small cut in sidewall N/S/R

Pass 1 May 2013 29,718 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,859 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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X321 RSS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X321 RSS, 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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X321 RSS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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