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SAB 81R

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,318 mi
Last recorded34,318 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 81R
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 34,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2023 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2023 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 34,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 33,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,564 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,189 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,534 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 15,141 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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SAB 81R is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SAB 81R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAB 81R registered?

SAB 81R is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is SAB 81R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 81R shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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