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T16 PLL

1999 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,177 mi
Last recorded83,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 PLL
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,911 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,140 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded o/s/r upper

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 81,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,258 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,142 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2013 60,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,004 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,433 miles

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

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

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

minor cuts in o/s/f tyre wall but not deep enough to expose cord

n/s/f subframe mounting bracket corroded

n/s/r exhaust bracket fractured

n/s/r shock dust cover corroded

o/s/f subframe mounting bracket heavely corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,395 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,284 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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T16 PLL is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T16 PLL, 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 T16 PLL registered?

T16 PLL is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T16 PLL safe to buy?

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