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LL52 FAJ

2002 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,492 mi
Last recorded36,492 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 FAJ
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 36,492 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 32,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake only just passes performance test

Fail 18 May 2022 31,063 miles

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

EML on - pre 2003

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 30,328 miles

handbrake performance only just meets level to pass

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,619 miles

Mil: Engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,256 miles

engine management warming lamp on indicating a malfunction but first used before 1st July 2003

parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment required

Fail 14 Sep 2018 28,224 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,168 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,830 miles

slight oil leak from nearside front lower suspension pipe

Fail 30 Jul 2012 21,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight oil leak from nearside front lower suspension pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,785 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 20,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 13,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,700 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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LL52 FAJ is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LL52 FAJ, 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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LL52 FAJ is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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