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MA02 JAR

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,140 mi
Last recorded54,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 JAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 49,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 49,129 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 46,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,971 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,030 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 26,744 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,834 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 17,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,126 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,486 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 11,486 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,135 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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MA02 JAR is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MA02 JAR, 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 MA02 JAR registered?

MA02 JAR is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MA02 JAR safe to buy?

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