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DRE 809

1998 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,016 mi
Last recorded85,016 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 809
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,305 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,396 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,591 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake hose slightly fouls shocker cover

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,727 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,139 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edge

both rear tyre treads low

Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,139 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyre treads low on inner edge

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DRE 809 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Green 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 DRE 809, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRE 809?

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What year was DRE 809 registered?

DRE 809 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DRE 809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRE 809 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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