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LJ59 AYE

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 AYE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 124,100 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 8 Nov 2024 117,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,883 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 86,882 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,152 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,152 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,192 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 AYE is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AYE, 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 AYE registered?

LJ59 AYE is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LJ59 AYE safe to buy?

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