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JAY 542D

2001 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,635 mi
Last recorded109,635 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 542D
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 109,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,579 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,535 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,817 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,403 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,394 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,265 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,727 miles

suggest steering geometry checked - off side front wheel overlocking slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2007 62,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suggest steering geometry checked - off side front wheel overlocking slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,316 miles

more lock on left hand lock than right hand †ftont tyres will require replacement shortly

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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JAY 542D 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 76.5%.

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 JAY 542D, 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 JAY 542D registered?

JAY 542D is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is JAY 542D safe to buy?

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