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R9 AKE

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,394 mi
Last recorded60,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 AKE
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 60,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 59,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 58,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both But Still Preventing The Ingres Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,363 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,517 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 51,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam operates with indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,218 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

parking brake release sticking

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,223 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

parking brake release sticking

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,007 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,479 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,467 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,024 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 23,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R9 AKE is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R9 AKE, 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 R9 AKE registered?

R9 AKE is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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