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VJZ 566

2002 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,724 mi
Last recorded73,724 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 566
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 70,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficacy just passed

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 65,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak from front of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass discoloured.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 27 Apr 2023 65,188 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak from front of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking badly on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass discoloured.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking badly on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,735 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 63,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,472 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 63,453 miles

Emissions not tested both rear ex clamps missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s n/s rear ex clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,252 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,954 miles

eml light on

Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,954 miles

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

eml light on

Fail 17 Jul 2015 61,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,517 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,957 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 53,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,641 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,202 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 53,202 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,918 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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VJZ 566 is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VJZ 566, 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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What year was VJZ 566 registered?

VJZ 566 is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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