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TB51 RFB

2001 Bentley Arnage

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,667 mi
Last recorded59,667 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB51 RFB
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,667 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,475 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,058 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,826 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake; parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,979 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 15 Jun 2012 46,431 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 46,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,513 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,403 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 44,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,752 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 41,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,750 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,047 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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TB51 RFB is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Purple with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TB51 RFB, 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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TB51 RFB is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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