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XIA 160

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIA 160
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,069 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 56,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 31,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,692 miles

Nearside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge.

Windscreen has a chip on Nearside just inside swept area

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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XIA 160 is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 XIA 160, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XIA 160 registered?

XIA 160 is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is XIA 160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIA 160 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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