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260 ALT

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,385 mi
Last recorded59,385 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration260 ALT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 59,385 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 57,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 56,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,797 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,432 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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260 ALT is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 260 ALT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 260 ALT registered?

260 ALT is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 260 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 260 ALT shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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