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LJ59 AXX

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 AXX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,680 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,826 miles

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 39,879 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

steering pump noisy

Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,932 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 27,932 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,808 miles

top and bottom trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LJ59 AXX is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ59 AXX, 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 LJ59 AXX registered?

LJ59 AXX is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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