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SJM 55S

1999 Bentley Arnage

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

135,593 mi
Last recorded135,593 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJM 55S
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 135,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,451 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,316 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,618 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 92,613 miles

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,250 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,642 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,600 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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SJM 55S is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 SJM 55S, 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 SJM 55S registered?

SJM 55S is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is SJM 55S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJM 55S shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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