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J26 MMC

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MMC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,064 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,007 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,663 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 38,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 37,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,253 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,716 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,946 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,437 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,409 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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J26 MMC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J26 MMC, 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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J26 MMC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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