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SF09 TAU

2009 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,396 mi
Last recorded34,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 TAU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 34,396 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,382 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,039 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 18,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,283 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,656 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 17,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,616 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 16,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 14,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 11,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SF09 TAU is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SF09 TAU, 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 SF09 TAU registered?

SF09 TAU is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is SF09 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF09 TAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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