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1 AXY

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,844 mi
Last recorded47,844 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AXY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 47,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 44,876 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 15,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,984 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,818 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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1 AXY 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 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 1 AXY, 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 1 AXY registered?

1 AXY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is 1 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 AXY 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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