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NMV 819

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMV 819
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 75,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 75,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,629 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,270 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 73,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,361 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 21 Sep 2016 67,115 miles

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

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,743 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,856 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 55,836 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,864 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 23 Jun 2005 40,727 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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NMV 819 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NMV 819, 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 NMV 819 registered?

NMV 819 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for NMV 819 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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