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79 JWD

2003 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,507 mi
Last recorded68,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 JWD
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,507 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,634 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 61,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,890 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps from downpipe to centre section are heavily corroded on both exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear damper hydraulic pipes are weeping

Fail 25 Jul 2019 58,875 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps from downpipe to centre section are heavily corroded on both exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear damper hydraulic pipes are weeping

Pass 9 May 2018 54,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 53,068 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,415 miles

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 29 Apr 2014 42,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,646 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)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 36,445 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in o/s/f suspension leg bottom bush

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,655 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,655 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & O/S TRACK ROD ENDS HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON RUBBER FITTING

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,680 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r suspension unit damp with oil

slight fluctuation in readings from o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,626 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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79 JWD is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 79 JWD, 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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79 JWD is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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