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405 ETF

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,531 mi
Last recorded43,531 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration405 ETF
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 43,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 43,503 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 43,491 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached both rear exhaust clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,297 miles

HEAD LAMP DIP SWITCH IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,066 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 42,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 42,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,612 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,527 miles

Air bag light staying on

Unable to check main brake pipes due to covers fittedto vehicle

Unable to check under bonnet due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,852 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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405 ETF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue 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 405 ETF, 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 405 ETF registered?

405 ETF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 405 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 405 ETF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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