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8 EBC

2001 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 EBC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,060 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 119,060 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,780 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,306 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 118,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 117,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 116,940 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2013 114,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,727 miles

power steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Jul 2010 104,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,805 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,001 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2005 24,033 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 23,712 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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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8 EBC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 8 EBC, 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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8 EBC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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