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BJ03 NVV

2003 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,285 mi
Last recorded68,285 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NVV
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 60,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMPS CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 57,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMPS CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 57,285 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 57,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2016 70,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,894 miles

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

brake warning light on also eml light on dash

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 41,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 23 Dec 2011 39,960 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,289 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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BJ03 NVV is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ03 NVV, 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 BJ03 NVV registered?

BJ03 NVV is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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