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B19 STU

2009 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,458 mi
Last recorded54,458 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 STU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 54,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 33,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 17,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,359 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 7,359 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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 13 Sep 2012 7,113 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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B19 STU is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B19 STU, 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 B19 STU registered?

B19 STU is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is B19 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 STU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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