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AL59 BAR

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,884 mi
Last recorded68,884 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 BAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 68,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,034 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,615 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,615 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,024 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,070 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,155 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,957 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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AL59 BAR is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AL59 BAR, 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 AL59 BAR registered?

AL59 BAR is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is AL59 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL59 BAR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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