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1955 KE

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1955 KE
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 84,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,836 miles

Front and Rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Front and Rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,781 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,880 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,279 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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1955 KE is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 62,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1955 KE, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1955 KE registered?

1955 KE is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is 1955 KE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1955 KE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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