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LJ03 GVY

2003 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,237 mi
Last recorded113,237 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GVY
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 113,237 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2020 112,959 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 112,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 111,321 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,897 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)

engine bay covered

o/s/f/seat belt poor condition.engine covered

Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine bay covered

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,886 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2014 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,511 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,974 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,971 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,343 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,193 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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,896 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,613 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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LJ03 GVY is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GVY, 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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LJ03 GVY is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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