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D16 DTD

2001 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,126 mi
Last recorded165,126 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 DTD
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 165,126 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 165,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak minor ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area not structual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 165,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak minor ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area not structual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,165 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,897 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 101,894 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 101,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,597 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 91,360 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 91,343 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 89,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 89,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,330 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,893 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Apr 2012 87,891 miles

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 77,451 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 77,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,933 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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D16 DTD is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D16 DTD, 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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D16 DTD is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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