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S11 PWF

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,948 mi
Last recorded55,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 PWF
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 55,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 55,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,241 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,603 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 54,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear exhaust clamps defective system still secure

Fail 10 Dec 2019 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear exhaust clamps defective system still secure

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 52,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,830 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,490 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,239 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012
Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,319 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,905 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,966 miles

offside headlamp glass damp/not affecting aim

traction control light on

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,520 miles

both rear areoquip flexi!s rubbing rear shocks both under braking load and when jacked

nearside handbrake effort

Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,757 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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S11 PWF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S11 PWF, 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 S11 PWF registered?

S11 PWF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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