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8596 TE

2003 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,214 mi
Last recorded95,214 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8596 TE
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 94,803 miles

oil leak - not excessive

surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,213 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,511 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 89,511 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 85,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on minimum thickness (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,559 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,337 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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8596 TE is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 8596 TE, 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 8596 TE registered?

8596 TE is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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The MOT history for 8596 TE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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