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V500 ARN

2002 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,235 mi
Last recorded50,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 ARN
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 49,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,122 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 48,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,454 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 47,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 44,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,653 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,653 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases disconected (7.1.2)

fuel cvap seal perished

o/s/r exhaust clamp broken but not leaking

pipe at n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,248 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,634 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,791 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 33,791 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,004 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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V500 ARN is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 V500 ARN, 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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V500 ARN is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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