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J1 HNH

1998 Bentley Arnage

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,544 mi
Last recorded63,544 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HNH
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 63,544 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded various pipes ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,306 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,285 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,417 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,100 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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J1 HNH is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J1 HNH, 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 J1 HNH registered?

J1 HNH is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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