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A10 MPV

1998 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MPV
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 98,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,771 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 87,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,202 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 84,202 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,737 miles

part of 3rd brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear - cleaned and re-coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear - cleaned and re-coated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,670 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened cleaned & coated (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened cleaned & coated (2.4.D.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light has 3 elements not working

nearside rear suspension levelling cotrol pipes slightly corroded

offside & nearside rear suspension levelling control linkage ball joints slight play

offside rear shockabsorber gaiter damaged & insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light has 3 elements not working

nearside rear suspension levelling cotrol pipes slightly corroded

offside & nearside rear suspension levelling control linkage ball joints slight play

offside headlamp has moisture between headlamp lenses & cover

offside rear shockabsorber gaiter damaged & insecure

Pass 19 May 2014 73,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,421 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 30 May 2006 54,983 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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A10 MPV is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A10 MPV, 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 A10 MPV registered?

A10 MPV is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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