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YK54 GWL

2004 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,589 mi
Last recorded75,589 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 GWL
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 75,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,744 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,230 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,477 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge & has slight cut on side wall but not excessive at time of inspection

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,613 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,886 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 27,886 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyre outer side walls damaged

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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YK54 GWL is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK54 GWL, 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 YK54 GWL registered?

YK54 GWL is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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