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R594 VWO

1998 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,380 mi
Last recorded112,380 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 VWO
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,380 miles

All brake pipe ferrals corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded suspension items corroded

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

Offside rear exhaust hanger broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Oct 2023 112,373 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe/hose failure (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (All) brake pipe hose burst during test (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipe ferrals corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded suspension items corroded

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

Offside rear exhaust hanger broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Aug 2023 112,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (at joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake pipe ferrals corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded suspension items corroded

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear exhaust hanger broken

Under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,150 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion under side of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,820 miles

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

both front lower shockabsorber bushes have slight play

oil light on dash

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil light on dashboard

suspension components are corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output /offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,036 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front underseal flaking off ,floor and wheel arches

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside, rear pipes paint flaking off (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,894 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,724 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 102,229 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,548 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,057 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,448 miles

N/S/R suspension unit hydraulic pipe has a light misting of oil

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 96,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,619 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 94,163 miles

air bag warning light on

general light surface corrosion to underside subframe/suspension components

off side front suspension upper wish bone ball joint play

Pass 9 Sep 2005 90,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R594 VWO is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R594 VWO, 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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R594 VWO is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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