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WBE 221

2003 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,901 mi
Last recorded30,901 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBE 221
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush worn.

Offside inner sill panel showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 29 Sep 2025 30,893 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside front both link joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush worn.

Offside inner sill panel showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 24,628 miles

Steering rack feels slightly stiff on lock to lock.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 24,619 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 24,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 19,394 miles

NSF and OSF anti roll bar link dust covers splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2020 17,703 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

misting of oil around nearside and offside front floor pan covers

misting of oil around steering rack

misting of oil around transmission

Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,510 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 16,505 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to Offside and Nearside Lower Sill Edges Not Structural.

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 16,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative With Ignition Off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to Offside and Nearside Lower Sill Edges Not Structural.

Front Flexible Hoses Rubbing On Shocker (braided )

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,798 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,883 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,481 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 11,471 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,457 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front mounted oil cooler slight leak/damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 108,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 101,866 miles

noise from front susspension no faults found

Fail 20 Dec 2006 101,866 miles

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

noise from front susspension no faults found

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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WBE 221 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBE 221, 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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WBE 221 is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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