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406 XUL

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration406 XUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,232 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,914 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to both front brakes excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Other front indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,172 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,172 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,225 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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406 XUL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 406 XUL, 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 406 XUL registered?

406 XUL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is 406 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 406 XUL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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