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R16 LDS

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,407 mi
Last recorded21,407 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 LDS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,407 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 21,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 20,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 20,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 19,936 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 18,937 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 16,002 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 12,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,228 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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R16 LDS is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R16 LDS, 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 R16 LDS registered?

R16 LDS is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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