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S260 CUY

1998 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,203 mi
Last recorded65,203 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 CUY
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 65,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,851 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - becoming excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover distorted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,940 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,923 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 55,871 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Stop lamp not working middle (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,873 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 48,283 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,057 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,018 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,067 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,741 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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S260 CUY is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S260 CUY, 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 S260 CUY registered?

S260 CUY is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S260 CUY safe to buy?

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