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8026 AP

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8026 AP
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 97,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 95,720 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers splitting

brake inspection

corrosion to both front brake discs

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Jun 2023 95,720 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle to rear joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both front brake discs

rear brake pads worn low

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers splitting

brake inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,830 miles

all ball joint dust covers age cracked

corrosion to exhaust middle to rear joints

general minor oil leaks

rear inside brake pads wearing low (advise brake inspection)

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,643 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,925 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 82,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,365 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 82,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 81,072 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,398 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,395 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside front suspension leg damp

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,377 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION O/S/F INNER WING

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,976 miles

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

drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edge

some rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 7 Jul 2009 70,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edge

some rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 63,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,147 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 57,147 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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8026 AP is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8026 AP, 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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8026 AP is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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