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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 5,998 cc

C8 XPJMOT history

C8 XPJ is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 13 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

C8 XPJ black Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,432 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 XPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 XPJ was last recorded at 67,432 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,760 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,432 miles
  • 2024 – 66,760 miles
  • 2023 – 66,425 miles
  • 2022 – 64,528 miles
  • 2020 – 62,427 miles
  • 2019 – 55,407 miles
  • 2018 – 51,393 miles
  • 2017 – 50,319 miles
  • 2016 – 49,291 miles
  • 2015 – 42,760 miles
  • 2014 – 28,367 miles
  • 2013 – 25,942 miles
  • 2012 – 20,980 miles
  • 2011 – 16,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,432 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,432 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    173195258328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,760 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    339140477752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,425 miles (+1,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    418937100397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,528 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    973329019782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,526 miles (+2,099)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    332996601953
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  6. Pass62,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,427 miles
    Test number
    911267522236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,427 miles (+38)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,427 miles
    Test number
    795510662005
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

  8. Fail62,389 miles (+6,982)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,389 miles
    Test number
    125095126317
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,407 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,407 miles
    Test number
    769154784951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,393 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,393 miles
    Test number
    704883224664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,319 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    340842291180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,291 miles (+6,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,291 miles
    Test number
    951728044620
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  13. Pass42,760 miles (+14,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    229704635150
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread depths getting low (approx 2mm)

  14. Pass28,367 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    229122844145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,942 miles (+4,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,942 miles
    Test number
    519405403315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass20,980 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    425585302446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,493 miles
    Test number
    229760691200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 XPJ

Does C8 XPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 XPJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 XPJ?
The MOT on C8 XPJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 XPJ done?
C8 XPJ was recorded at 67,432 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has C8 XPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 XPJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 XPJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 XPJ find?
C8 XPJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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