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S 54

2001 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,587 mi
Last recorded29,587 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS 54
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 29,587 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 29,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking green hydralastic fluid (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY POOR. COULD DO WITH MAINTANANCE/INVESTIGATION.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 27,717 miles

both front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage.

both rear suspension shock absorber bottom bushes perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2024 26,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 25,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 24,943 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 24,927 miles

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 23,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 22,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 22,541 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,265 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 16,417 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 11,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,376 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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S 54 is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 6,750cc 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 S 54, 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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S 54 is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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