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L8 BTY

2001 Bentley Arnage

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,009 mi
Last recorded51,009 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BTY
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 50,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 49,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 46,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,326 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 37,326 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 33,054 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 29,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,824 miles

Nearside Rear gas spring suspension unit very hard on rebound.

Offside Rear gas spring suspension unit very hard on rebound.

front brake discs corroded.

front brake pads 90% worn.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 22,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,640 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 6,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 6,775 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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L8 BTY is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L8 BTY, 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 L8 BTY registered?

L8 BTY is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is L8 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 BTY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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