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Y431 NLC

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,821 mi
Last recorded55,821 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 NLC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 55,821 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 55,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 52,854 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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 21 Jul 2020 52,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,931 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing innner edges front

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,511 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,589 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,411 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,322 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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Y431 NLC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y431 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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What year was Y431 NLC registered?

Y431 NLC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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