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B21 GPS

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,601 mi
Last recorded90,601 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 GPS
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 90,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower shock absorber joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower shock absorber joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Slight travel in brake pedal.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber rose joint gatter split

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber rose joint gatter split

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,347 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

exhaust system is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,697 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes have been cleaned up and wax oil (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension is corroded

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 87,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension is corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,912 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,837 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 62,837 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,256 miles

Corrosion starting to develope on brake lines

Corrosion starting to develope on fuel lines

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion starting to develope on brake lines

Corrosion starting to develope on fuel lines

Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,674 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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B21 GPS is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B21 GPS, 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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B21 GPS is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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