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X21 ATA

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,643 mi
Last recorded67,643 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 ATA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,643 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,682 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 62,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 59,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 56,311 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slight wet (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 56,311 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slight wet (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut down to cords but not in excess on 25mm

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,918 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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X21 ATA is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 X21 ATA, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X21 ATA registered?

X21 ATA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is X21 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 ATA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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