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434 DP

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,546 mi
Last recorded31,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration434 DP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 31,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 31,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 30,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 28,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 27,672 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 27,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 26,218 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,708 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 20,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,046 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 19,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,531 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,544 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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434 DP is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 434 DP, 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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434 DP is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is 434 DP safe to buy?

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