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G15 JSY

1998 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 JSY
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,426 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light rust to rear fuel pipes

rust to front to rear suspension pipe

surface rust to various suspension and brake components

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2023 85,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light rust to rear fuel pipes

rust to front to rear suspension pipe

surface rust to various suspension and brake components

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2023 85,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected cross axle control rod fractured (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess heavy rust to all rear suspension pipes and unions (5.3.5 (b) (i))

rust to rear fuel pipes

surface rust to various brake and suspension components

undertray covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,045 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CLAMPS RUST AT JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CLAMPS RUST AT JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre tread

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 83,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

unable to test offside wiper blade due to no washer

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,864 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,166 miles

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

o/s/r park brake lower than n/s/r but passes brake test

Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,166 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,312 miles

both front tyre close to legal limit wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,721 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,071 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 59,649 miles

N/S/F FASHER LAMP CRAKED

Fail 9 Aug 2005 59,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/S/F FASHER LAMP CRAKED

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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G15 JSY is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G15 JSY, 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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G15 JSY is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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