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W12 EJN

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,288 mi
Last recorded36,288 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 EJN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 36,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,410 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 35,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 33,583 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,196 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,528 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 31,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 28,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 16,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,832 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 10,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,836 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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W12 EJN is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W12 EJN, 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 W12 EJN registered?

W12 EJN is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is W12 EJN safe to buy?

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