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A12 OPU

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,750 mi
Last recorded29,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OPU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 29,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 27,664 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,589 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 43,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,637 miles

slight play both front, lower rear arm inner bushes, suspect normal for model

under bonnet and under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,993 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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A12 OPU is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black 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 A12 OPU, 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 A12 OPU registered?

A12 OPU is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is A12 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 OPU 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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