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2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,843 mi
Last recorded138,843 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 RK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 138,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 138,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 136,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 132,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp outer cover damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,417 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen washers poor performance

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,313 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,788 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,155 miles

both rear tyres low. 2mm only.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,677 miles

offside front nearside front and nearside rear outer wheel rims damaged.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front nearside front and nearside rear outer wheel rims damaged.

offside front tyre 2-3mm.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,637 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm [close to wear indicators].

offside outer number plate lamp not working.

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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250 RK is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 250 RK, 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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250 RK is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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