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E1 RCR

2003 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 RCR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 76,184 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage to lens

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,254 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 74,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp and ring missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear small hole in rear lamp

Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,567 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2018 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear lower side light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear lower side light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wear to edges and deep cuts inner edge

Offside Front Tyre Heavy wear inner edge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded away

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust pipe clamps are broken

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,441 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps are very corroded and broken

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S & O/S/F Track rod end bushes are starting to perish

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,441 miles

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

Both rear exhaust clamps are very corroded and broken

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S & O/S/F Track rod end bushes are starting to perish

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,877 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps on both rear exhaust silencers very rusty.

O/S/R tyre showing slight wear to the centre of the tyre.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,436 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,436 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,037 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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E1 RCR is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E1 RCR, 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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E1 RCR is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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