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R25 SMB

2002 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,965 mi
Last recorded35,965 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 SMB
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 35,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 35,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 35,575 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 35,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 35,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 35,207 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 35,116 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,259 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 33,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,011 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,574 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,340 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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R25 SMB is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R25 SMB, 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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What year was R25 SMB registered?

R25 SMB is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is R25 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 SMB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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