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B8 GTY

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GTY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 42,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 42,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 41,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,815 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 39,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,252 miles

Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 29,630 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 29,630 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 24,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,046 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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B8 GTY is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B8 GTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 GTY registered?

B8 GTY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is B8 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 GTY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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