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18 JCD

2008 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,269 mi
Last recorded18,269 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 JCD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 18,269 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 18,102 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 17,426 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 14,486 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,764 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 8,763 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,274 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 8,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,819 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 7,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 4,922 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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18 JCD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 18 JCD, 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 18 JCD registered?

18 JCD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is 18 JCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 JCD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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