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YA08 ZYD

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ZYD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,684 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,151 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 75,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,193 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,933 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,347 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,687 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 13,410 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 13,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,402 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,408 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 ZYD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey 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 YA08 ZYD, 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 YA08 ZYD registered?

YA08 ZYD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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