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V12 AHB

2003 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,444 mi
Last recorded46,444 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AHB
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 46,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 46,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,050 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 46,047 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,001 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 46,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged HOLE IN BELT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged HOLE IN BELT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,465 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 45,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,420 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 44,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,798 miles

Emissions not tested misfire and high co (7.3.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 38,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,931 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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V12 AHB is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V12 AHB, 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 V12 AHB registered?

V12 AHB is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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