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RFA 39

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,622 mi
Last recorded58,622 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFA 39
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 58,622 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,680 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,750 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 53,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,768 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,871 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,163 miles

rear no plate begining to seperate

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,744 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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RFA 39 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFA 39, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFA 39 registered?

RFA 39 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is RFA 39 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFA 39 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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