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Y12 RRR

2001 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,187 mi
Last recorded84,187 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 RRR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 84,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,896 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 81,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,968 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 79,967 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,089 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box flanges broken but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 79,089 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box flanges broken but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,165 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 78,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker rubber gaiter split

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,525 miles

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

rear metal hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,525 miles

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

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

rear metal hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,616 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,209 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,209 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,948 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,096 miles

Brake disc faces are rusty through lack of use.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,593 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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Y12 RRR is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 Y12 RRR, 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.

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Y12 RRR is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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