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L3 OAN

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,977 mi
Last recorded52,977 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OAN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,977 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 52,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,684 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,548 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,963 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,848 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,247 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion on inner surface.

both rear exhaust clamp corroded and cracking.

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,131 miles

both front brake discs excessively rusty on inner edge.

both rear tyres have minor cracking .

offside front tyre as minor cut in side wall.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 32,131 miles

both rear tyres have minor cracking .

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front brake discs excessively rusty on inner edge.

offside front tyre as minor cut in side wall.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,847 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,376 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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L3 OAN is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L3 OAN, 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 L3 OAN registered?

L3 OAN is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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