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S148 XNF

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,615 mi
Last recorded54,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 XNF
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 54,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 51,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,439 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 46,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,161 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

all four tyres cracking

exhaust flanges cracked

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 48,924 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,023 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light showing on

engine cover missing

rusting to front and rear suspension

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,946 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 35,960 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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S148 XNF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S148 XNF, 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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S148 XNF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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