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M9 BGD

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,189 mi
Last recorded81,189 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 BGD
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,595 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,595 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dip and main beam switch loose

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever faulty (1.1.6 (d))

dip switch faulty/loose

Fail 13 Oct 2020 77,604 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever faulty (1.1.6 (d))

dip switch faulty/loose

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,617 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken but system secure.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,571 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERRISH

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,257 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,684 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,460 miles

front brake discs woren

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2010 37,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear anti roll drop link worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,356 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,973 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,984 miles

rear exhaust flanges broken

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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M9 BGD is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M9 BGD, 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 M9 BGD registered?

M9 BGD is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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