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J40 EDH

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,271 mi
Last recorded140,271 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 EDH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 140,271 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 135,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,476 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,989 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,544 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,091 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 54,091 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,065 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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J40 EDH is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J40 EDH, 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 J40 EDH registered?

J40 EDH is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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