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105,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear door damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing to dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 10 led's in/op (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 10 led's in/op (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
o/s and n/s/f lower arm ball joints dust boots perished
Rear exhaust clamps damaged/broken
Slight play from track rods
n/s/f belt buckle works intermittently
o/s/r shock rubber boot insecure
rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken
3x bulbs innop in high level stop light
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r shock dust cover adrift
3x bulbs innop in high level stop light
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/r shock dust cover adrift
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R427 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R427 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 R427 DTU registered?
R427 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R427 DTU safe to buy?
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