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R421 DTU

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,628 mi
Last recorded52,628 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 DTU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

surface corrosion to fuel & brake pipes

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

surface corrosion to fuel & brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,185 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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R421 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R421 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 R421 DTU registered?

R421 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R421 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 DTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R421 DTU have outstanding finance?

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