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LJ09 NCO

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,927 mi
Last recorded46,927 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 NCO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 46,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 46,360 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 39,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 33,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 29,897 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

offside rear tyre has minor cracking.

Pass 19 May 2016 26,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in tread not in excess of requirements

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 27 May 2015 23,393 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 23,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2014 19,769 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 16,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,725 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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LJ09 NCO is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ09 NCO, 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 LJ09 NCO registered?

LJ09 NCO is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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