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LJ03 GVT

2003 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,145 mi
Last recorded48,145 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GVT
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,145 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,346 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,152 miles

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

Offside two wires broken away from sensor on power steering rack pinion housing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,910 miles

slight movement in inner track rod end bushes

slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres cracking from age

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre treads worn low

passenger washer blocked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 33,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre treads worn low

nearside rear tyre tread just legal

passenger washer blocked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 32,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 32,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,895 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,528 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 16 Mar 2010 28,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,826 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,511 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,525 miles

a nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LJ03 GVT is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,873 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 LJ03 GVT, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 GVT registered?

LJ03 GVT is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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