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D1 CKW

1998 Bentley Arnage

Gold Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,513 mi
Last recorded79,513 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 CKW
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 79,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,454 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 79,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,076 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 79,054 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 78,721 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper And Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 78,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,971 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,419 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,214 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 76,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 76,298 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 75,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 75,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 73,994 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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D1 CKW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Gold with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D1 CKW, 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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D1 CKW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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