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A1 ECM

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ECM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,031 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 79,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 122,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 45,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,603 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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A1 ECM is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A1 ECM, 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 A1 ECM registered?

A1 ECM is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is A1 ECM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ECM shows 13 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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