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LE55 SAX

2009 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE55 SAX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,506 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 74,436 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front two split wheel bolts missing - spoken with N.King, DVSA

Fail 12 May 2022 74,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front two split wheel bolts missing - spoken with N.King, DVSA

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,208 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 44,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,905 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,388 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 21,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,777 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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LE55 SAX is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE55 SAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE55 SAX registered?

LE55 SAX is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LE55 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE55 SAX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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