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MBY 1V

1999 Bentley Arnage

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 1V
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 94,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 94,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,621 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,496 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

keep an eye on the 4 tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,716 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,113 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 64,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 64,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,835 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 63,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,351 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MBY 1V is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MBY 1V, 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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What year was MBY 1V registered?

MBY 1V is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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