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255 DFM

2000 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,056 mi
Last recorded57,056 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Bentley Arnage50,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration255 DFM
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 56,650 miles

both rear brake pipes going to calliper are slightly corroded and covered in grease.

oil leak from rear differential.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both slightly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,201 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 49,157 miles

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

Coolant leak

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)

nsf tyre low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,103 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 47,103 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

steering lock not working

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,195 miles

offside front tyre tear in sidewall

offside rear exhaust joint cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

offside front tyre tear in sidewall

offside rear exhaust joint cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,659 miles

slight damadge to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,724 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,726 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)

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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255 DFM is a 2000 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 50,741 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 255 DFM, 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 26 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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255 DFM is a 2000 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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