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69 SAM

2016 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,554 mi
Last recorded39,554 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 SAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 39,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 32,404 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 32,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 275/35/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 23,977 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 14,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 14,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 14,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 12,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 10,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 7,410 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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69 SAM is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 69 SAM, 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 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 69 SAM registered?

69 SAM is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 69 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69 SAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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