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55 DE

2003 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,509 mi
Last recorded84,509 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 DE
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,509 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 84,501 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to brake pipe leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2022 84,461 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

anti slip missing from park brake pedal

front fogs defective

Pass 13 May 2021 84,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,434 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to underside of vehicle. Unable to inspect steering & suspension fully.

Pass 7 May 2010 44,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,001 miles

small leak from nearside of rack

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,712 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,571 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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55 DE is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 55 DE, 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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55 DE is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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