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HIB 37

2004 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 37
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 65,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Auxiliary coolant pump insecure.

Brake pedal creeps under pressure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud deteriorated.

Pass 6 May 2022 65,186 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front mirror hanging loose requires attention

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded marker yellow variuos (5.3.5 (b) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,060 miles

Most brake pipes undersealed

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 64,055 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Area of master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Most brake pipes undersealed

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 62,963 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,917 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 56,917 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,208 miles

advise slight free play in both front track rod ends

advise slight free play in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 48,937 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,794 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,723 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 47,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,681 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,248 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,436 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,434 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,840 miles

n/s/r leveling devise linkage worn

Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,797 miles

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

n/s/r leveling devise linkage worn

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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HIB 37 is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 36,663 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 HIB 37, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HIB 37 is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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