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GN09 GYC

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,261 mi
Last recorded40,261 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 GYC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,261 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 39,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 37,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 30,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,762 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 28,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,090 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,090 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,552 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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GN09 GYC is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black 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 GN09 GYC, 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

How do I check the history of GN09 GYC?

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What year was GN09 GYC registered?

GN09 GYC is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is GN09 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 GYC 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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