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123 CR

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,255 mi
Last recorded57,255 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 CR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 52,225 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 52,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,037 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 52,037 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,158 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 51,158 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on the tread - towards the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 41,505 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 39,659 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,450 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,917 miles

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

nearside front wheel has been repaired

offside rear wheel has been repaired

Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front wheel has been repaired

offside rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel welded in one place

o/s/r wheel welded in 3 places

Fail 27 Nov 2012 57,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel welded in one place

o/s/r wheel welded in 3 places

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,537 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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123 CR is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 123 CR, 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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123 CR is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is 123 CR safe to buy?

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