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FB51 ABF

2001 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,956 mi
Last recorded52,956 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 ABF
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine670cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 49,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3 mm tread depth approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,609 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer flange has a crack but no leak of gasses

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,666 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,734 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,962 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 45,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,684 miles

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

service light on dash

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,865 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,795 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,059 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,853 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 27,699 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both wiper blades split

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,824 miles

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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FB51 ABF is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB51 ABF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB51 ABF?

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What year was FB51 ABF registered?

FB51 ABF is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is FB51 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 ABF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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