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BL02 EBL

2002 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EBL
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,595 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 57,575 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 16 Sep 2023 55,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,353 miles

corrosion on all 4 flexi hose ferruls

small lump in off side rear tyre side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,005 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,977 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears complete (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

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

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

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

covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

oil leak, exhaust system coroded, coil springs coroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,925 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror loose advise repair

windscreen washers only working through drivers side jet, advise repair

Fail 10 Jul 2015 46,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,531 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,199 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,394 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Rear tyres worn close to limit 1.6mm

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 27,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,229 miles

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

slight play in offside and nearside track rod end rubber bonding to track rod

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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BL02 EBL is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,722 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 BL02 EBL, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL02 EBL is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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