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MEW 330

1999 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEW 330
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,487 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,016 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside inoperative (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,175 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 50,175 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,719 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 30 May 2019 49,719 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,783 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,559 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower joint boots split (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2017 47,559 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower joint boots split (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,550 miles

both side and o/s/f indicators pale

Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heatshield loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 42,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2012 40,360 miles

All four tyres walls perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,475 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

indicators - slight loss of colour

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,015 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriated

surface corrossion underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriated

surface corrossion underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,995 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear foot and handbrake efficiency low

surface corrosion suspension/brakes

Fail 1 Dec 2009 36,994 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear foot and handbrake efficiency low

surface corrosion suspension/brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,006 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 26,535 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 26,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing on both edges

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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MEW 330 is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MEW 330, 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 MEW 330 registered?

MEW 330 is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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