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J80 EDK

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,782 mi
Last recorded104,782 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 EDK
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,782 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 104,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer steel cup allowing grease to escape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. highly recomend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 104,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 103,846 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 103,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,727 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,207 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 86,300 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 86,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,113 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,640 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 66,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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J80 EDK is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J80 EDK, 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 J80 EDK registered?

J80 EDK is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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