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LT09 COU

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,193 mi
Last recorded94,193 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 COU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,473 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 88,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,077 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,037 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,951 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,827 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,353 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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LT09 COU is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LT09 COU, 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 LT09 COU?

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What year was LT09 COU registered?

LT09 COU is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is LT09 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 COU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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