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Y78 CLA

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 CLA
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,725 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front reverse lamp lens cracked

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 57,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake warning light on

steering rack slight leaking oil

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,896 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 53,214 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 51,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering no adversely affected. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 51,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 45,288 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate obscured front (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,995 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 43,995 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,937 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,935 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,287 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,284 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,282 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,351 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 28,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside front inner steering rod slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2009 10,681 miles

airbag light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,625 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 5,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 60,476 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 60,476 miles

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

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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Y78 CLA is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y78 CLA, 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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Y78 CLA is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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