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FIL 717

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,976 mi
Last recorded36,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 717
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 36,976 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 36,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 35,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 31,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer tyre wall . cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 31,448 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2018 31,448 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,479 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,860 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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FIL 717 is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FIL 717, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIL 717 registered?

FIL 717 is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is FIL 717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 717 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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