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GIB 163

2013 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,549 mi
Last recorded36,549 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 163
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 36,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 32,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 31,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 30,338 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 30,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 15,666 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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GIB 163 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 GIB 163, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIB 163 registered?

GIB 163 is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is GIB 163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 163 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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