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1998 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,379 mi
Last recorded143,379 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 KJD
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 143,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 143,047 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 142,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 142,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing shocker mount (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 29 Feb 2024 139,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 139,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,270 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 129,671 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 125,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 122,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 121,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 120,134 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 118,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 117,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 115,563 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 114,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 112,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2008 110,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 108,437 miles

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

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 105,403 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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1 KJD is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 1 KJD, 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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1 KJD is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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