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VU02 OUC

2002 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 OUC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror delaminating still visually all right

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,573 miles

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber rubber bush deteriating

Nearside Rear tyre just 2mm legal 255/45zr19-104y

Offside Front tyre just 3mm legal 255/45zr19-104y

Offside Rear tyre just 2mm legal 255/45zr 19-104y

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 77,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,214 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 74,212 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,642 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirtements

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,641 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,865 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,865 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise ns front wiper torn slightly

osr shocker damper stiff

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,503 miles

Large crack in windscreen on nearside below swept area

Pipes to fuel pumps starting to corrode

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stickers/badges on nearside of windscreen close to B pillar

Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Large crack in windscreen on nearside below swept area

Pipes to fuel pumps starting to corrode

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stickers/badges on nearside of windscreen close to B pillar

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,744 miles

offside front indicator lens cracked.nearside repeater lens cracked.both front discs badly corroded on inner surface. pads low.offside rear hydrolic pipe on shock absorber damp.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,731 miles

rear suspension spheres are slighty stiff in operation

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack axial ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,336 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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VU02 OUC is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU02 OUC, 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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VU02 OUC is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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