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T489 DGP

1999 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,164 mi
Last recorded83,164 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 DGP
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 83,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fluid suspension pipes

fuel cap seal is deteriorated but still sealing

Pass 15 Dec 2023 81,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 81,783 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,344 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,664 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,224 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion to rear chassis,and suspension components.

rear suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres cracking between tred

fuel lines rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,347 miles

Nearside all tyres perishing slightly on treaded area

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres are perishing slightly in gaps between tread areas

brake pipes are corroded slightly

fuel pipes are corroded slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,427 miles

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

various body, suspension, brake and fuel components are corroded slightly underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,299 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,462 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,564 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,564 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 26,505 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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T489 DGP is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T489 DGP, 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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T489 DGP is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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