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AL55 GTC

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,458 mi
Last recorded73,458 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,458 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 71,935 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 71,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,938 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,406 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 87,313 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,449 miles

air suspension switch sticking.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 37,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 28,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,056 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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AL55 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AL55 GTC, 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 AL55 GTC registered?

AL55 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is AL55 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 GTC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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