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1 RTM

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,012 mi
Last recorded16,012 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RTM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 16,012 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 16,012 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 9,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 9,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 9,345 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 9,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 9,420 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 9,420 miles

Emissions not tested lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 8,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 7,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 6,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 6,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 5,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 4,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 3,200 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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1 RTM is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 1 RTM, 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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1 RTM is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is 1 RTM safe to buy?

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