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HSV 652

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,282 mi
Last recorded127,282 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 652
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 126,637 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

top dash crash pad cover missing

Fail 9 Nov 2023

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected around dash and drivers foot well (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

top dash crash pad cover missing

Pass 21 Mar 2020 125,315 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 124,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,357 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,540 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,834 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,856 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 102,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,118 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,042 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 87,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 53,119 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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HSV 652 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HSV 652, 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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HSV 652 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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