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B8 DOC

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,461 mi
Last recorded82,461 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DOC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 82,461 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 81,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,272 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,145 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,363 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,826 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,375 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,491 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside main brake pipe at rear corrosion started

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,634 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,267 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,270 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,948 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 49,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,317 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,945 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 DOC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DOC, 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 DOC registered?

B8 DOC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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