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A23 PLB

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PLB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,164 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 45,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 31,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 18,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 18,571 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,380 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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A23 PLB is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A23 PLB, 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 A23 PLB registered?

A23 PLB is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is A23 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 PLB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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