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255 UPK

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,684 mi
Last recorded53,684 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration255 UPK
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 53,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,316 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 52,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from flex (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 51,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,856 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 49,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,205 miles

Offside Front 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))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,405 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 47,405 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box. (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,102 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,004 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,928 miles

small amount of movement in both front track rod ends in the bonded rubber

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,950 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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255 UPK is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 255 UPK, 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 255 UPK registered?

255 UPK is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is 255 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 255 UPK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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