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B8 DCY

1998 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DCY
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,691 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,617 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Subframe corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 59,209 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust box clamp weak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 59,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,118 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,821 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 49,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,902 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,123 miles

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

engine covers fitted time of test

hub caps fitted time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2005 44,408 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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B8 DCY is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B8 DCY, 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 B8 DCY registered?

B8 DCY is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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