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LJ59 BZO

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,234 mi
Last recorded28,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 28,234 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 21,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 20,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F Brake disc corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F Brake disc corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 20,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer number plate lamp loose but fully operational

Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer number plate lamp damaged but secure.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,705 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 17,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,380 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 16,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 14,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 10,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 9,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure warning light on

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 BZO is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO registered?

LJ59 BZO is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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