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87 M

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,778 mi
Last recorded83,778 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 M
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,778 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,950 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,625 miles

EML shown on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,076 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Inner deep cut on sidewall

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

Offside Front Inner minor surface cut on sidewall

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking and has a nail in it. (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has slight bulge in inner side wall.

Pass 26 May 2015 51,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking-up on treads

Fail 11 Jun 2013 33,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking-up on treads

Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,508 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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87 M is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 87 M, 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 87 M registered?

87 M is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is 87 M safe to buy?

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