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XAV 9

2002 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,721 mi
Last recorded102,721 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAV 9
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 102,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 102,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 102,711 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four wheels perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 102,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MIL light on, car to old to fail

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,233 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 100,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 94,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 87,697 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2013 85,850 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 81,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 74,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 59,571 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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XAV 9 is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XAV 9, 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 XAV 9 registered?

XAV 9 is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is XAV 9 safe to buy?

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