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S28 DBC

1998 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,694 mi
Last recorded75,694 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 DBC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,293 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2022 70,371 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,279 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,272 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing hose to fuel filter rubbing on filter bracket (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,545 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,477 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,238 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,221 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 60,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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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S28 DBC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S28 DBC, 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 S28 DBC registered?

S28 DBC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S28 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 DBC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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