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J30 OPW

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,945 mi
Last recorded79,945 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 OPW
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,157 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Lower wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower shock absorber hub pin/ bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,110 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,335 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Body loose ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,123 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,022 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,523 miles

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

o/s rear shock cover corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,522 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s rear shock cover corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,006 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,204 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,393 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 64,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,660 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,444 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,775 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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J30 OPW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J30 OPW, 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 J30 OPW registered?

J30 OPW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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