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8 XK

2016 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,246 mi
Last recorded38,246 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 XK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 38,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 35,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 34,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 21,948 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 21,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 13,131 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,088 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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8 XK is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 8 XK, 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 8 XK registered?

8 XK is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 8 XK safe to buy?

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