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LJ16 XAO

2016 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,706 mi
Last recorded37,706 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 XAO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 37,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 36,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 33,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,577 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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LJ16 XAO is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ16 XAO, 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 LJ16 XAO registered?

LJ16 XAO is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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