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S40 UDD

2005 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,282 mi
Last recorded44,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 UDD
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 44,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 44,276 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,455 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 43,455 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 42,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 40,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 38,818 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 37,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 16 May 2018 37,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 17 May 2017 35,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,378 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,558 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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S40 UDD is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 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 S40 UDD, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S40 UDD is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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