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E1 KBS

2001 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,162 mi
Last recorded43,162 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Arnage46,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 KBS
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 43,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 42,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,155 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 39,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,000 miles

All four tyres on the wear bars

Fail 6 Feb 2018 37,996 miles

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

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

All four tyres on the wear bars

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,478 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,646 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,742 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,424 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,393 miles

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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E1 KBS is a 2001 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E1 KBS, 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 E1 KBS registered?

E1 KBS is a 2001 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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The MOT history for E1 KBS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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