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VX51 NTU

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,688 mi
Last recorded27,688 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NTU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 26,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,685 miles

nearside rear suspension hose damp

Fail 17 Oct 2014 24,685 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear suspension hose damp

Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 23,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,020 miles

front disc brakes corroded on inner face.

offside rear tyre just 1.6mm and worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 20,020 miles

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

front disc brakes corroded on inner face.

offside rear tyre just 1.6mm and worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,139 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked

Steering notchy

Windscreen chipped on n/s edge outside swept area

o/s/f ball joint has slight play and feels notchy when steering turned

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and tread generally low approx 2mm

Fail 28 Oct 2009 18,139 miles

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

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

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked

Steering notchy

Windscreen chipped on n/s edge outside swept area

o/s/f ball joint has slight play and feels notchy when steering turned

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,892 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

both front wiper blades split

parking brake release damper weak in operation causing light to illumnate

Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,890 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW (APPROX 2mm)

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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VX51 NTU 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 72.2%.

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 VX51 NTU, 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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VX51 NTU is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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