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X999 SMP

2002 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,185 mi
Last recorded67,185 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX999 SMP
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 67,185 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated - pre july 2003

oil residue steering rack areas

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,343 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))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 66,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 5 May 2022 63,185 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 63,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,706 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 57,471 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front position lamp lens damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 52,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 47,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,436 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2007 28,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,464 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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X999 SMP is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,722 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 X999 SMP, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X999 SMP registered?

X999 SMP is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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