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5 YU

2001 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,898 mi
Last recorded56,898 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 YU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 56,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe light rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 56,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted.///

Pass 16 Feb 2024 55,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,785 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 48,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,738 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,007 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,001 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2015 42,448 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,814 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2013 38,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,342 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,026 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,903 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2007 27,872 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 27,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 26,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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5 YU 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 87%.

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 5 YU, 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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5 YU is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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