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5 RPL

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,082 mi
Last recorded32,082 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RPL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 32,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 30,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 30,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,426 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,816 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,747 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,407 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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5 RPL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 5 RPL, 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 5 RPL registered?

5 RPL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is 5 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 RPL shows 16 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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