2009 Bentley Continental · 1,806 MOT tests
2009 Bentley Continental reliability
2009 Bentley Continentals fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 Continental years (1,806 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 8.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 73% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 47,419
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,806
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 90% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.4%
- Brakes2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Suspension1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.66%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.5%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.5%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.5%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.5%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.44%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (4.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.83%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.72%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.16%)
Other years
Every Bentley Continental year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Bentley Continental reliable?
2009 Bentley Continentals fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 Continental years (1,806 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.66% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (0.5% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Bentley Continental shows 47,419 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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