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P23 TPA

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 TPA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,887 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 55,013 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 55,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Cords On The Inner Edge Of The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The Rear Of The 2 Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,629 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,903 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 29,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,856 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all wheels have minor marks on inside's

Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,410 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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P23 TPA is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P23 TPA, 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 P23 TPA registered?

P23 TPA is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is P23 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 TPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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