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WS02 WED

2002 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS02 WED
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,086 miles

Lower Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2021 88,876 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,655 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,553 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,356 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,356 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,672 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Oct 2013 81,597 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,592 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted on inner face

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted on inner face

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,630 miles

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,087 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wiper

Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wiper

Fail 10 Mar 2008 58,415 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,009 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 35,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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WS02 WED is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WS02 WED, 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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WS02 WED is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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