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A8 ELX

2010 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,774 mi
Last recorded70,774 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Bentley Continental31,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ELX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 70,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 66,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,048 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 64,038 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,288 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 7 Dec 2020 58,679 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 52,604 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,853 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,061 miles

slight damage to off side front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,448 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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A8 ELX is a 2010 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 31,534 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 A8 ELX, 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 16 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 ELX registered?

A8 ELX is a 2010 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is A8 ELX safe to buy?

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