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RL51 DOC

2001 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,776 mi
Last recorded109,776 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 DOC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 109,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 167,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 170,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 165,348 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 162,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 159,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,482 miles

both front tyres perrished

nearside mirror deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 152,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres perrished

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 149,276 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 149,242 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 97,836 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 21 May 2009 94,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,689 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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RL51 DOC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RL51 DOC, 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 RL51 DOC registered?

RL51 DOC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is RL51 DOC safe to buy?

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