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X78 GCR

2004 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,218 mi
Last recorded50,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 GCR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,218 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,731 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554019 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2754019 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554019 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2754019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension hoses damp

Fail 2 Aug 2018 48,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension hoses damp

park brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,279 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,907 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 46,905 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides front tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 May 2013 45,742 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 43,070 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight dampness around offside steering rack boot

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,799 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,334 miles

upper level stop lights have one inoperative

Fail 25 Mar 2009 28,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

upper level stop lights have one inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,012 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,010 miles

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

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

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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X78 GCR is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X78 GCR, 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 X78 GCR registered?

X78 GCR is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is X78 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X78 GCR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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