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LJ59 AYG

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,336 mi
Last recorded69,336 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 69,336 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 62,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,402 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,819 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,214 miles

all four tyres very slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,617 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,769 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

engine warning lamp on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,903 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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LJ59 AYG is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black 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 LJ59 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ59 AYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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