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R342 JCU

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 JCU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 73,794 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 73,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,637 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

meatal fuel pipe from tank slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

meatal fuel pipe from tank slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,643 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,652 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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R342 JCU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R342 JCU, 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 R342 JCU registered?

R342 JCU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R342 JCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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