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FOW 1L

2005 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,167 mi
Last recorded63,167 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOW 1L
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,167 miles

Nearside Front track rod end bush worn, but no excessive movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 60,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,154 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 60,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,154 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside side repeater missing lens

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 57,329 miles

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 56,058 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,425 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside front tyre has two cuts down to cords under 25mm in length

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inside edge

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,036 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 37,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,973 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FOW 1L is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 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 FOW 1L, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FOW 1L is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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