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MY58 SMG

2008 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,503 mi
Last recorded62,503 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Arnage31,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY58 SMG
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 62,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,314 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,465 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 59,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system feeding flexi. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from power steering pipes.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread under 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2017 59,058 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread under 3mm

oil sweat around steering rack area

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,415 miles

Both rear tyres cracking throughout tread pattern

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack leaking at pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,224 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,569 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,729 miles

nearside front dipped beam pattern poor and on high limit

Fail 15 Aug 2012 45,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,645 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,816 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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MY58 SMG is a 2008 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MY58 SMG, 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 MY58 SMG registered?

MY58 SMG is a 2008 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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