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FJ 17

2003 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,035 mi
Last recorded43,035 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ 17
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 43,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 41,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 40,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 39,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,414 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 15 Nov 2017 36,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,995 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,987 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 29,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,888 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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FJ 17 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ 17, 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 FJ 17 registered?

FJ 17 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is FJ 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ 17 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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