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D17 RLL

2003 Bentley Arnage

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,061 mi
Last recorded90,061 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 RLL
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 90,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,119 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,969 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,400 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear mounting brackets to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Three of exhaust bands corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front seat belt sticks

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirror glasses (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective red light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt sticks

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirror glasses (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,913 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,547 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 13 Dec 2013 71,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,355 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs badly pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 62,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

offside rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,912 miles

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

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

both wipers poor

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,528 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,147 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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D17 RLL is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D17 RLL, 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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D17 RLL is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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