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IJI 1211

1999 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,337 mi
Last recorded92,337 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 1211
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,337 miles

Front slight play in anti roll bars n/sand o/s

Offside Rear nail in tread

Rear suspension pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,844 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 147,516 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 146,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 138,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Body has slight corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in tape (2.4.G.2)

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

ubcc/under body under sealed/under tray fitted/brake pipe covered in paint

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,698 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Sep 2014 112,869 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,630 miles

Check engine light on

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,630 miles

Check engine light on

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,231 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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IJI 1211 is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 60,172 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 IJI 1211, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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IJI 1211 is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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