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WK02 SBN

2002 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 SBN
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in anti roll bar d bush

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,705 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 85,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,630 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 84,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset fuel rail sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,541 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,608 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,359 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,924 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,873 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2007 22,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2007 18,815 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,214 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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WK02 SBN is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WK02 SBN, 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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WK02 SBN is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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