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Y499 GFM

2001 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,067 mi
Last recorded86,067 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 GFM
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front . inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 86,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front . inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner band 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner band 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,703 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 79,541 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 May 2013 71,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,362 miles

1.slight oil leaks 2.n/s front tyre worn on edges no chords yet showing 3.rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,952 miles

Both front and rear discs on the wear limit.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,241 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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Y499 GFM is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y499 GFM, 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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Y499 GFM is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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