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B1 KBL

1999 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,407 mi
Last recorded61,407 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 KBL
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 61,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,717 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipes corroded.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 59,665 miles

Position lamp not working All lamps front & rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipes corroded.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,162 miles

Front and rear sub-frames corroded.

Rear Suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,794 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,701 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower spherical bush boots have small splits

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber lower spherical bush boots have small splits

NSR, NSF, OSR tyres are all perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,764 miles

Covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection.

Nearside Rear Silencer clamp corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres perished.

Small split in both front wipers.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,806 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamps damaged.

Slight brake pedal travel.

Suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,063 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,688 miles

n/s/r exhaust clamp broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/r shock casing deterioated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screenwash water congealed

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear suspension pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,154 miles

o/s/r shock lower casing corroded but shock still functions

rear brake and leveling pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,107 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r shock lower casing corroded but shock still functions

rear brake and leveling pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,650 miles

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal appears to have been sawn in half! still bigger than most other vehicles brake pedal

n/s/r and o/s/r mid to rear exhaust clamps fractured, o/s/r has small portion missing

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and perishing/cracking between tread blocks

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal appears to have been sawn in half! still bigger than most other vehicles brake pedal

n/s/r and o/s/r mid to rear exhaust clamps fractured, o/s/r has small portion missing

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and perishing/cracking between tread blocks

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,716 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,016 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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B1 KBL is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 60,172 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 Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B1 KBL is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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