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R1 VFB

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,425 mi
Last recorded16,425 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VFB
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 16,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 15,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 14,838 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2017 14,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 14,402 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2016 14,402 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2015 13,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges shouldering off

Pass 7 Jan 2012 13,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,819 miles

advise tinted front windows

Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,429 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,660 miles

under side vehicle plastic covers

Pass 18 Jan 2008 10,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,184 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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R1 VFB is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R1 VFB, 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 R1 VFB registered?

R1 VFB is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R1 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 VFB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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