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YA08 VPK

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VPK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,707 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 80,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,552 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,550 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,833 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,123 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 53,123 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,866 miles

Both park brake motors cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,487 miles

Both park brake motors cracked

Nearside rear rim slightly bent

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,161 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,857 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 33,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,849 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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YA08 VPK is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA08 VPK, 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 YA08 VPK registered?

YA08 VPK is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is YA08 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 VPK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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