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R486 SGF

1998 Bentley Arnage

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,102 mi
Last recorded21,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 SGF
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 20,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 19,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 18,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,140 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,921 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 12,729 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,287 miles

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

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

offside rear link rod missing from traction control

Fail 4 Jul 2011 11,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear link rod missing from traction control

Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,605 miles

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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 4 Jul 2007 2,931 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 2,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,066 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 44,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R486 SGF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R486 SGF, 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 R486 SGF registered?

R486 SGF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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