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D4 BBV

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 BBV
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,306 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 68,152 miles

Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened both rear shock gatiors ripped in two (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty wont turn off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 67,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 4 May 2017 63,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced MISTING (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced MISTING (1.7.5a)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,943 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,739 miles

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

n/s wiper

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,192 miles

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,790 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 7 Mar 2011 41,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,146 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 35,668 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,668 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,423 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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D4 BBV is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D4 BBV, 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 D4 BBV registered?

D4 BBV is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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