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S318 KCW

1998 Bentley Arnage

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 KCW
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 100,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 92,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,443 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 88,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,182 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 87,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,794 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 84,794 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

both rear tyre outer walls cracking; no ply visable

Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 80,726 miles

Offside Outer Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 80,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,000 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre brake light has one bulb inoperative

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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S318 KCW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S318 KCW, 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 S318 KCW registered?

S318 KCW is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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