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VGS 1

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,498 mi
Last recorded34,498 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGS 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,498 miles

slight deterioration of front brake disc inner surface

Pass 1 Nov 2021 23,837 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 23,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm inner bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,596 miles

advise(various tyre treads beginning to crack & perish)

Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,967 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,771 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,405 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 13,318 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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VGS 1 is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGS 1, 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 VGS 1 registered?

VGS 1 is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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