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GX08 GAO

2008 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,026 mi
Last recorded101,026 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Arnage31,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GAO
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,164 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,744 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,870 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

park brake on 16%

Fail 21 Dec 2018 91,859 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery warning light illuminated

brake warning light illuminated indicating a fault

coolant warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,521 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,705 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,792 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,782 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,486 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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GX08 GAO is a 2008 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,530 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 GX08 GAO, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX08 GAO registered?

GX08 GAO is a 2008 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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