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957 RPE

2001 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration957 RPE
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 82,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower shocker absorber bushes slightly deteriated but no play found (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,690 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,089 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,747 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox and brake warning lamp staying on intermitant require attention

offside rear level sensor insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,506 miles

rear tyres worn front and rear pads worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,917 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 58,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,904 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,021 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 35,953 miles

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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957 RPE is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 957 RPE, 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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957 RPE is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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