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BEN 716Y

2005 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,640 mi
Last recorded44,640 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 716Y
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 44,640 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps cracked

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 44,503 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded and Cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2023 44,239 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps broken but not leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,748 miles

Both rear exhaust camps corroded through

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight movement in nearside rear anti roll bar joint

Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,666 miles

Both centre and rear box clamps deteriorated not blowing on test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,479 miles

both centre and rear box clamps deteriorated exhaust not blowing at time of test

Pass 15 May 2018 42,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 41,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,101 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to windscreen .

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

some slight damage to windscreen .

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,847 miles

windscreen has some slight damage too nearside .

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,109 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 30,200 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,282 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,072 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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BEN 716Y is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BEN 716Y, 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 BEN 716Y registered?

BEN 716Y is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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