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R427 DTU

1998 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 DTU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 105,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,330 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,599 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 102,599 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,468 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower arm ball joints dust boots perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,140 miles

Rear exhaust clamps damaged/broken

Slight play from track rods

n/s/f belt buckle works intermittently

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,114 miles

o/s/r shock rubber boot insecure

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,365 miles

3x bulbs innop in high level stop light

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

o/s/r shock dust cover adrift

Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,173 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,868 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 98,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,400 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 92,399 miles

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)

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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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.

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