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7 AKY

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 AKY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 103,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,659 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 102,659 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres inner sidewalls cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,830 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,166 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,493 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 44,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,603 miles

N/S/F tyre punctured causing warning light

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 18,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

N/S/F tyre punctured causing warning light

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,277 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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7 AKY is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 7 AKY, 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 7 AKY registered?

7 AKY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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