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LJ08 EGU

2008 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,997 mi
Last recorded74,997 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Arnage31,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EGU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 74,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,848 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,473 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 72,433 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,164 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,766 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,944 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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LJ08 EGU is a 2008 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ08 EGU, 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 LJ08 EGU registered?

LJ08 EGU is a 2008 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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