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GN59 MYV

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,493 mi
Last recorded66,493 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 MYV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,988 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty.

Front suspension top front arm bushes slightly worn.

Fail 4 Sep 2024 57,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside and Nearside front top rear suspension arm bushes worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid looks dirty.

Front suspension top front arm bushes slightly worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,780 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 48,780 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,570 miles

Offside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,964 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

outer sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,099 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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GN59 MYV is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GN59 MYV, 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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How do I check the history of GN59 MYV?

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What year was GN59 MYV registered?

GN59 MYV is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is GN59 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN59 MYV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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