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JIL 3486

1998 Bentley Arnage

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,058 mi
Last recorded119,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 3486
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 118,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 190,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 113,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 111,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 100,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

one centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2009 100,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,355 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 74,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,061 miles

The front brake discs are worn well below minimum thickness as stated by Bentley ,

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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JIL 3486 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JIL 3486, 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 JIL 3486 registered?

JIL 3486 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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