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GJS 238

2002 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,277 mi
Last recorded49,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJS 238
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four at brake calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust joints corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road tyres. N/S/F has a slight cut to outer wall also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 48,978 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four at brake calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust joints corroded

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road tyres. N/S/F has a slight cut to outer wall also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 48,471 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 48,050 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,880 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Engine bay covered on top limiting visual assessments.

Underside of vehicle covered from front to back limiting visual assessments.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 39,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Airbag warning light on.

Engine bay covered on top limiting visual assessments.

Underside of vehicle covered from front to back limiting visual assessments.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,517 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 29,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front brake pads look low

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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GJS 238 is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,722 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 GJS 238, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJS 238 is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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