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5543 MW

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5543 MW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 72,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,663 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 65,030 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 61,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 59,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak suspect power steering

Fail 13 Dec 2019 90,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak suspect power steering

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,023 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 53,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,450 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,403 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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5543 MW is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 5543 MW, 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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5543 MW is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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