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K4 WFW

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,385 mi
Last recorded62,385 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 WFW
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 61,077 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,171 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 53,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,471 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,831 miles

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

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

main beam switch is a bit sticky

Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,679 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 21,679 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,942 miles

handbrake requiers attention

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 15,453 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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K4 WFW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K4 WFW, 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 K4 WFW registered?

K4 WFW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is K4 WFW safe to buy?

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