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GIL 8571

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,239 mi
Last recorded48,239 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8571
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,239 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 48,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 45,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 43,435 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 43,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 41,042 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 37,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,282 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 34,282 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nail in O/S Rear and N/S front tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 22,553 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,772 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,862 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 11,668 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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GIL 8571 is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GIL 8571, 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 GIL 8571 registered?

GIL 8571 is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is GIL 8571 safe to buy?

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