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SJ51 AYG

2001 Bentley Arnage

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,472 mi
Last recorded53,472 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 AYG
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 53,472 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 52,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 52,671 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,558 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,809 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 51,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,498 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,382 miles

offside of engine bay corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,072 miles

both front indicators fading

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

fluid seepage at nsr shock to hydro unit pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,553 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,262 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,095 miles

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

all indicators fading

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,106 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,266 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SJ51 AYG is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Purple with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SJ51 AYG, 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 SJ51 AYG registered?

SJ51 AYG is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 AYG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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