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B1 VNY

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,029 mi
Last recorded53,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 VNY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 53,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 52,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,974 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 51,506 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 51,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,938 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 41,453 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 30 May 2018 41,453 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACING BETWEEN NUMBERS AND LETTERS (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACING BETWEEN NUMBERS AND LETTERS (0.1 (d))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 35,625 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 24,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 24,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,561 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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B1 VNY 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 82.4%.

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 B1 VNY, 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 B1 VNY registered?

B1 VNY is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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