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801 MAY

2005 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,539 mi
Last recorded20,539 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration801 MAY
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,539 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 20,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 20,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 18,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 15,984 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,461 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion on all suspension components (minor) also surface corrosion on All steel pipework(minor)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 15,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 13,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 13,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 12,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,661 miles

hand brake lever damper weak [warning light staying on dash when applied].

offside washer jet starting to block up.

Pass 22 May 2013 11,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 8,141 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 May 2010 8,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,310 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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801 MAY is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 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 801 MAY, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 801 MAY registered?

801 MAY is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is 801 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 801 MAY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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