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2009 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,094 mi
Last recorded10,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 GU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 10,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 8,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 7,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 7,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 7,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 7,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 6,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 6,165 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 6,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 4,956 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 3,817 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 3,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,011 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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16 GU is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 16 GU, 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 16 GU registered?

16 GU is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is 16 GU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 GU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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