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48 L

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,755 mi
Last recorded19,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 L
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 19,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 19,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 18,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 18,393 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,707 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,447 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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48 L is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 48 L, 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 48 L registered?

48 L is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is 48 L safe to buy?

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