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YJ08 UGS

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,412 mi
Last recorded88,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 UGS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,771 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,654 miles

approximately 3mm on all tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,516 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,288 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,105 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 27,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,010 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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YJ08 UGS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YJ08 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

YJ08 UGS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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