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W1 DME

2000 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,343 mi
Last recorded51,343 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Bentley Arnage50,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 DME
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,341 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 46,310 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bonnet (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,130 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,216 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 37,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,381 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 34,099 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 24,603 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,604 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 22,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,280 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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W1 DME is a 2000 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 50,741 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 W1 DME, 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 26 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W1 DME registered?

W1 DME is a 2000 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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