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LJ05 TKA

2005 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,825 mi
Last recorded63,825 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TKA
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 63,825 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,709 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 62,700 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 147KGF NO LOCK OUT (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 62,695 miles

Brake performance not tested ALL FOUR WHEELS BINDING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 62,592 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 62,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 62,471 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 62,468 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,851 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement which is 16% no locks out

Fail 2 Jun 2016 58,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement which is 16% no locks out

Fail 17 May 2016 58,764 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 140kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 170kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 57,611 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,914 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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LJ05 TKA is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 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 LJ05 TKA, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ05 TKA registered?

LJ05 TKA is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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