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B6 CBV

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,671 mi
Last recorded70,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 CBV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 67,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 65,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 54,979 miles

Central Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 51,223 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,040 miles

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

both front tyres have small splits in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,256 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,255 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of brake discs are pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,353 miles

advise small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 32,828 miles

condition of brake discs inner face

Fail 20 May 2014 32,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

condition of brake discs inner face

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 26,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag warning lamp remains illuminated continuously

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,770 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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B6 CBV is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 B6 CBV, 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 B6 CBV registered?

B6 CBV is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is B6 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 CBV 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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