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YJ08 PDZ

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,285 mi
Last recorded106,285 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 PDZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 103,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,626 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn close to ware bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,984 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 60,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,779 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Nov 2015 40,779 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn

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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YJ08 PDZ is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ08 PDZ, 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 YJ08 PDZ registered?

YJ08 PDZ is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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