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R445 DTU

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

166,566 mi
Last recorded166,566 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 DTU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 166,566 miles

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

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

heavily undersealed

suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 166,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 166,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 166,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 165,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,449 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Slight corrosion to chassis & suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 164,797 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Slight corrosion to chassis components & brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2018 164,797 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Slight corrosion to chassis components & brake pipes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 163,518 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated on side walls

front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight seepage from power steering rack

sub frames and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 162,886 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 162,710 miles

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2013 160,564 miles

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2012 156,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 150,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 150,041 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,993 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 129,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 112,851 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 112,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,191 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 72,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,451 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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R445 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R445 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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R445 DTU is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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