Not Sold (Est: £16,000 - £20,000)
2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label
United Kingdom • 26 Feb 2026 • Lot 30001
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label is presented in Amethyst Blue with a Cream leather interior. It features a 6.75-liter turbocharged V8 engine and has had significant recent work, including a respray and new gearbox, with a comprehensive service history.
Condition
7
The car has been resprayed and had a new gearbox installed, indicating some level of wear and tear requiring attention. The listing also mentions a speedometer unit change, suggesting potential mechanical issues addressed in the past. However, the extensive service history and recent expenditure suggest it is well-maintained overall.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SCBLC32E6YCH05416
Chassis No:
Odometer:
65,720 miles
Y78 CLA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background In the mid-nineties, Bentley’s owners Vickers knew they would soon need to replace the ageing Mulsanne and consequently, a new model was required to bring Bentley into the 21st Century.
The Arnage was the first all-new model introduced since 1991 and was launched in 1998, just months before the takeover struggle for Bentley between Volkswagen and BMW, which was eventually won by Volkswagen.
They then set about re-engineering the Arnage, which was originally equipped with a BMW-derived M62 twin-turbo V8.
Introduced a year later, the Red Label saw the return of the trusty 6.75-litre Bentley-derived pushrod V8, seen here in turbocharged form, and producing 400bhp and a mighty 616lb/ft of torque when new.
This helped restore the ‘wave of torque’ and ‘effortless acceleration’ sensation that had been somewhat missed by earlier BMW-powered cars.
The Car The 2001 example seen here is presented in the classic combination of Amethyst Blue Metallic over Cream leather with blue pi...
Points of note
£7,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,204
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,604
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
64,037 miles
Registration Date
2001-03-29
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 04 2025 with 64,037 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2024 with 60,712 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 30 2023 with 57,542 miles
Failed
On Mar 30 2023 with 57,542 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- brake warning light on
- steering rack slight leaking oil
Passed
On Feb 14 2022 with 56,374 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 19 2021 with 53,896 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Mar 07 2020 with 53,214 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Jan 23 2019 with 51,066 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering no adversely affected. (2.1.5 (a))
Failed
On Jan 21 2019 with 51,037 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Feb 23 2018 with 45,288 miles
Failed
On Feb 13 2018 with 45,288 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- registration plate obscured front (6.3.1d)
Advisory:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jul 19 2017 with 43,995 miles
Failed
On Jul 19 2017 with 43,995 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)
- Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Jul 19 2016 with 41,937 miles
Failed
On Jul 18 2016 with 41,935 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Passed
On Apr 21 2015 with 38,287 miles
Failed
On Apr 13 2015 with 38,284 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Failed
On Apr 10 2015 with 38,282 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jun 03 2014 with 33,879 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2013 with 28,351 miles
Failed
On May 21 2013 with 28,349 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- offside front inner steering rod slight play
Passed
On Jun 12 2012 with 21,746 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2011 with 16,324 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2010 with 14,491 miles
Passed
On May 24 2009 with 10,681 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- airbag light on
Passed
On Oct 01 2008 with 8,772 miles
Passed
On Sep 04 2007 with 5,625 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Sep 04 2007 with 5,625 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Passed
On May 03 2006 with 60,476 miles
Failed
On May 02 2006 with 60,476 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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