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BL53 TNS

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,066 mi
Last recorded73,066 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TNS
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,729 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 60,729 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 27,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 18,548 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 17,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack on offside and chip in center (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 17,963 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack on offside and chip in center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 16,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 15,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Air suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts shock absorber component rubbing tyre slightly (2.4.D.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,635 miles

Coolant leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

long travel on footbrake

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 14,629 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

long travel on footbrake

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear suspension unit has slight

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s rear suspension unit damp

Pass 16 Jul 2012 12,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

e,m,l, on

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

long travel foot brake

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs corroded & worn

eml light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 12,375 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs corroded & worn

eml light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all discs corroded & worn

engine man light on

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,665 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,835 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 10,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,954 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,272 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)

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

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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BL53 TNS is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BL53 TNS, 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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BL53 TNS is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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