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YR02 JHS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,227 mi
Last recorded55,227 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 JHS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 55,227 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 49,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 46,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,811 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 24 Feb 2014 27,833 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,233 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 24 Feb 2012 24,648 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,679 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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YR02 JHS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black 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 YR02 JHS, 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 YR02 JHS registered?

YR02 JHS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is YR02 JHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 JHS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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