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SEL 1A

2004 Bentley Arnage

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,422 mi
Last recorded37,422 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 1A
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,936 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,483 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge, tyre just starting to crack/split on outer edge due to slow puncture/low tyre pressure. ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 35,464 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure exhaust mountings loose on o/s and nut missing on securing bolt on n/s. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge, tyre just starting to crack/split on outer edge due to slow puncture/low tyre pressure. ()

Pass 4 May 2017 28,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 28,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,283 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 28,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear self leveling suspension control rods broken

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,266 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)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2014 26,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,049 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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SEL 1A is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SEL 1A, 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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What year was SEL 1A registered?

SEL 1A is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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