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B5 PJA

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PJA
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,665 miles

Front silencer corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 52,661 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,562 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 8 Dec 2020 52,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,049 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under chassis plastic cover damaged and tie strapped,rear shock covers split,

Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under chassis plastic cover damaged and tie strapped,rear shock covers split,

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,173 miles

both rear b/pipes onto rear calipers corroding!

both rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken[need replacing]

front and rear pads 30%

n/s rear drop link detatched[repaired on site]

oil leak off engine.

plastic cover under sump damaged and tie strapped!both rear shock dust covers split,slight fluid leak off power assisted steering pipe?

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,582 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear s/absorber dust skirts split.

under sump plastic skirt damaged.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,722 miles

warning light on dash?? suspension light coming on denoting a fault? needs checking.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 48,717 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)

warning light on dash?? suspension light coming on denoting a fault? needs checking.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,591 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,510 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 40,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 40,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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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B5 PJA is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B5 PJA, 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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B5 PJA is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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