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KB51 FAU

2001 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 FAU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 73,567 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,191 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,724 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,695 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,695 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,352 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,287 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,484 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,533 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,335 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,652 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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KB51 FAU is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KB51 FAU, 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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KB51 FAU is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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