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MIJ 116

1998 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,980 mi
Last recorded53,980 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 116
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 53,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 53,730 miles

Central Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking poor condition no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,440 miles

All tyres surface cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,301 miles

All tyres surface cracking poor condition no cords/ply exposed at time.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair.

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened pipes (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,166 miles

Offside Front steering slight play inner joint

Rear brake pipes surface corrosion

all tyres surface cracking poor outer edge no cords/ply exposed at time (wet condition )

under trays /engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front steering inner joint slight play.

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres on edge surface cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time of test.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres surface cracking poor outer edge no ply/cords exposed

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,407 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,176 miles

1.Air bag light on dash. 2.All brake discs surface corrosion fronts slightly lipped.

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,076 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,549 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,208 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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MIJ 116 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MIJ 116, 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 MIJ 116 registered?

MIJ 116 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for MIJ 116 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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