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R414 ACC

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,436 mi
Last recorded140,436 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 ACC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,436 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 140,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 138,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear suspension low

Fail 21 Jul 2023 138,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear suspension low

Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 130,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake pipes coated with grease

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

handbrake has a low reading of 17%

Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,820 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four 255/50 zr 18 102y (4.1.E.1)

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

handbrake as a low reading of 16%

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear screen as a small crack in the offside lower corner

Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 112,494 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel alignment req checking as both front wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 106,409 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gater on nearside rear shocker

wheel alignment req checking due to both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,183 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside mirror glass as a slight crack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust req replacing

offside mirror glass as a small crack across it

wheel alignment req checking due to both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,091 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 84,948 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 76,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 69,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 62,629 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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R414 ACC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R414 ACC, 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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R414 ACC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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