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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 5,998 cc

L8 GNUMOT history

L8 GNU is a silver petrol Bentley Continental first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L8 GNU silver Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,326 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GNU was last recorded at 68,326 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,114 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,212 miles
Average per year
2,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,326 miles
  • 2025 – 63,114 miles
  • 2024 – 60,113 miles
  • 2016 – 41,459 miles
  • 2014 – 36,953 miles
  • 2013 – 34,485 miles
  • 2012 – 33,065 miles
  • 2011 – 29,764 miles
  • 2010 – 24,353 miles
  • 2009 – 19,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,326 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,326 miles (+5,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,326 miles
    Test number
    781582207482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass63,114 miles (+3,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    893852570520
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished inner sidewall.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly tight to turn.

  3. Pass60,113 miles (+18,654)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    379920753438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,459 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,459 miles
    Test number
    747548558843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Fail41,457 miles (+4,504)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    409958476028
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass36,953 miles (+2,468)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    758302134267
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass34,485 miles (+1,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,485 miles
    Test number
    407670813288
    • NoteBrake pad worning light on

  8. Pass33,065 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,065 miles
    Test number
    696455802250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    448992791133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,764 miles (+5,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    746132391185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass24,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,353 miles
    Test number
    440529580122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,353 miles (+5,333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,353 miles
    Test number
    624729880174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass19,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,020 miles
    Test number
    932724119141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GNU

Does L8 GNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GNU is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GNU?
The MOT on L8 GNU is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GNU done?
L8 GNU was recorded at 68,326 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,920 miles a year.
Has L8 GNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GNU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on L8 GNU 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 L8 GNU find?
L8 GNU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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