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WCZ 8588

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,189 mi
Last recorded132,189 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCZ 8588
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 132,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 126,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Deep cut in tread, virtually to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,085 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both dip beam projector lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 111,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both dip beam projector lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 99,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective INSIDE FACE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective INSIDE FACE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,047 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 91,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH HEADLIGHT OUTPUT REDUCED. BULBS POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE OR FITTED INCORRECTLY

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,254 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 78,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND CLOSER INSPECTION TO CONFIRM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,250 miles

drivers door mirror loose.

Pass 20 May 2015 32,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,238 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 15,278 miles

slight damage to both sides front tyres outer walls

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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WCZ 8588 is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCZ 8588, 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

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What year was WCZ 8588 registered?

WCZ 8588 is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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