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RMS 3

2004 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,711 mi
Last recorded49,711 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMS 3
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 49,711 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 49,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 48,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 47,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,553 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 45,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 44,646 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 44,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,058 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,058 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,040 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,498 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 41,495 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported back box insecure at joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,068 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 39,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EML LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust clamps poor

Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension level rods broken

brake warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,694 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 27,689 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres wearing low and uneavenly

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,224 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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RMS 3 is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 36,663 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 RMS 3, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RMS 3 is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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