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X8 SMS

2013 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,414 mi
Last recorded93,414 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 SMS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 93,414 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,831 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamps some LED s inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 43,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,431 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 17,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X8 SMS is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 X8 SMS, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X8 SMS registered?

X8 SMS is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is X8 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 SMS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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