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Y421 NLC

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 NLC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 91,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion offside front rigid brake pipe

rear tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 87,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides rear shock absorber lower bearing dust covers deteriorating

corrosion various rigid brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,173 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides rear shock absorber lower bearing dust covers deteriorating

corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,099 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion various steel brake pipes

fluid leak steering rack area

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2020 74,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

corrosion various steel brake pipes

fluid leak steering rack area

front tyres wearing outer edges

offside front upper suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside handbrake effort low

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,698 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing edges

various steel brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both sides rear tyres have deep cracks, nearside rear close to 2mm

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,547 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,422 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyre treads worn 2.5 mm

Pass 28 Nov 2009 27,673 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,651 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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Y421 NLC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y421 NLC, 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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Y421 NLC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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