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Y59 JAJ

2001 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,262 mi
Last recorded74,262 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 JAJ
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 74,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,897 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 68,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,003 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 62,071 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2012 62,071 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,184 miles

front discs geting thin

front pads look worn

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,221 miles

front inner brake discs geting thin

front inner brake pads look low

plactic covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,242 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2006 29,685 miles

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

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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Y59 JAJ is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y59 JAJ, 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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Y59 JAJ is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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