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1280 JN

2003 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,883 mi
Last recorded22,883 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1280 JN
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 22,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 21,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 18,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,513 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 15,513 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 13,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 12,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,193 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 12,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,457 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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1280 JN is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,873 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 1280 JN, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1280 JN registered?

1280 JN is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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