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GBK 954

1998 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,548 mi
Last recorded49,548 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBK 954
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,548 miles

all four suspension spring mounting cups breaking up and cracking

all four tyres starting to show cracking on side walls and in tread pattern

Pass 16 May 2025 49,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,017 miles

slight age related cracking in all tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,337 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,663 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 47,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,969 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,363 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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GBK 954 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 95.5%.

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 GBK 954, 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 GBK 954 registered?

GBK 954 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is GBK 954 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBK 954 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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