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R9 STJ

2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 STJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,386 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has been welded in 3 different places

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel has been welded in 3 different places

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel has been welded in 3 different places

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded in 3 places

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Leaking on rim (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion to front discs inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,645 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

trim missing from both rear seat belt buckles

welding repairs noticed on both n /s road wheels

Fail 21 Nov 2019 82,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on sill on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

trim missing from both rear seat belt buckles

welding repairs noticed on both n /s road wheels

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,612 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 76,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,898 miles

Rear both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing slightly thin slight wear to discs (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing slightly low and wear to discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight distortion to inner sidewalls both front tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 57,737 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 57,737 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 55,359 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,475 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 47,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,437 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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R9 STJ is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 R9 STJ, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R9 STJ registered?

R9 STJ is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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