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P5 MKJ

2009 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 MKJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,807 miles

Nearside Rear indicator has some leds out

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,312 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,771 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,486 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 333,345 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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P5 MKJ is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P5 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P5 MKJ registered?

P5 MKJ is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is P5 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 MKJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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