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W701 XTU

2000 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,969 mi
Last recorded70,969 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Bentley Arnage50,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 XTU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,061 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 68,692 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 68,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,166 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 60,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2006 40,893 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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W701 XTU is a 2000 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W701 XTU, 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 W701 XTU registered?

W701 XTU is a 2000 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W701 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 XTU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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