2008 Bentley Continental · 3,607 MOT tests
2008 Bentley Continental reliability
2008 Bentley Continentals fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 17 Continental years (3,607 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 9.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 71% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 53,497
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,607
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 90% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Suspension1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.72%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.72%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.58%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.44%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.44%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (4.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.11%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Bentley Continental reliable?
2008 Bentley Continentals fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 17 Continental years (3,607 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.72% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.78% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Bentley Continental shows 53,497 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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