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26 EX

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,729 mi
Last recorded55,729 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 EX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 55,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 51,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,599 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in side wall.

nearside rear tyre has minor cuts in side wall.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 48,599 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front number plate loose.

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in side wall.

nearside rear tyre has minor cuts in side wall.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,593 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in side wall.

nearside front inner cv gaitor has staining.

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking In Tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,272 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer tread edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 15,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,725 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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26 EX is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 26 EX, 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 26 EX registered?

26 EX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 26 EX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 EX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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