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LJ09 WZG

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 WZG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,455 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,104 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,516 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,347 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,749 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2014 52,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,914 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 WZG is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

LJ09 WZG is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 WZG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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