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L1 JNL

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,001 mi
Last recorded23,001 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 JNL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 22,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 21,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 21,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 21,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 20,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,563 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 14,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 25 Apr 2016 13,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,382 miles

all four tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 8,520 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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L1 JNL 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 L1 JNL, 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 L1 JNL registered?

L1 JNL is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is L1 JNL safe to buy?

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