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NB08 SOL

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,733 mi
Last recorded101,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 SOL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,733 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,912 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 96,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,471 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,599 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,271 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,448 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 56,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,070 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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NB08 SOL is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 NB08 SOL, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NB08 SOL registered?

NB08 SOL is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is NB08 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB08 SOL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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