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LJ51 LYH

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,168 mi
Last recorded34,168 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LYH
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 34,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 33,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024
Pass 25 Jan 2023 31,577 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 31,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 30,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,787 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 30,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear tyre very close to suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,692 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and small cut in tread

Fail 27 Nov 2013 27,692 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and small cut in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,437 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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LJ51 LYH is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 LYH, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 LYH registered?

LJ51 LYH is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 LYH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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