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R123 AAM

1998 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 AAM
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 78,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,806 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,806 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket/clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

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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R123 AAM is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R123 AAM, 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 R123 AAM registered?

R123 AAM is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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