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RL52 VZX

2003 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,284 mi
Last recorded86,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VZX
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 72,397 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 72,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 70,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shocker bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,136 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,204 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 58,204 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,458 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some items not tested due to full under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,990 miles

some components not tested due to full under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,924 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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RL52 VZX is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RL52 VZX, 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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RL52 VZX is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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