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R407 DTU

1998 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,317 mi
Last recorded91,317 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 DTU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,780 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 88,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 85,651 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 85,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 83,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 80,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 79,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 78,389 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,422 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR SUSPENSION HAS NEGATIVE DAMPING AFFECT

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,334 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,756 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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R407 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Green 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 R407 DTU, 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 R407 DTU registered?

R407 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R407 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 DTU 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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