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A5 WDC

2001 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WDC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,857 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,671 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 56,667 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f bottom of shock damp with oil advise inspection

oil around both rear suspension spheare's

Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,935 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 44,935 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f hubcap badge missing

o/s/r tail pipe finisher jubilee clip broken

Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 34,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges,

noisey operation of n/s/r park brake

o/s rear tail pipe finisher jubilee clip broken

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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A5 WDC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A5 WDC, 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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What year was A5 WDC registered?

A5 WDC is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is A5 WDC safe to buy?

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