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RD06 STU

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,694 mi
Last recorded39,694 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD06 STU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 39,694 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 39,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 39,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,903 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,181 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,878 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 29,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,215 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer number plate lamp insure

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,045 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 22,045 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 17,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,939 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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RD06 STU is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RD06 STU, 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 RD06 STU registered?

RD06 STU is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is RD06 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD06 STU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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