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WA53 FLF

2003 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,190 mi
Last recorded183,190 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FLF
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 183,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met requirements @ 16%

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 182,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 181,308 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 181,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 180,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 178,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 175,493 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

ubcc

Fail 5 Feb 2018 175,488 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

ubcc

Pass 21 Dec 2016 171,923 miles

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

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

ubcc

Pass 17 Dec 2015 164,099 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 164,099 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 149,491 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 135,521 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 135,520 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 123,978 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 123,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,332 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 108,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,796 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,582 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,789 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,718 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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WA53 FLF is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA53 FLF, 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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WA53 FLF is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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