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N99 PUR

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,007 mi
Last recorded178,007 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 178,007 miles

All 4 tyres perished in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 177,369 miles

All four road tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,036 miles

Front Tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Sep 2016 176,272 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under side rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2016 176,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under side rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 175,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bottom of o/s front wing corroded

parking brake just efficient 18%

Fail 25 Jun 2013 175,162 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bottom of o/s front wing corroded

parking brake just efficient 18%

Pass 18 Jun 2012 172,287 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s front wing corroded

wipers split on ends

Fail 11 Jun 2012 172,286 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s front wing corroded

wipers split on ends

Pass 8 Apr 2011 164,850 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 152,617 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.offside inner nearside outer.

both rear exhaust clamps corroded.

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 152,617 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.offside inner nearside outer.

both rear exhaust clamps corroded.

front and rear brake pads getting low.

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 133,665 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 133,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 122,444 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer clamps corroded and cracked through

Slight play in o/s steering arm (tie rod)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 115,093 miles

all hydrolic pipes and petrol pipes showing signs of corrsion.

Fail 21 Dec 2006 115,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet release cable lever unattacted.all rear hydrolic pipes and petrol pipes showing signs of corrsion.

Fail 16 Dec 2006 115,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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N99 PUR is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N99 PUR, 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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N99 PUR is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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