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S162 XDP

1998 Bentley Arnage

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 XDP
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 87,579 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,221 miles

Rear Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

Rear Rear corrosion on rear suspension pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,975 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear corrosion on rear suspension pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,241 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 84,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,201 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,698 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,773 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 61,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel pipes have crossion

rear suspension pipes have crossion

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,207 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.border line for test.

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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S162 XDP is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S162 XDP, 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 S162 XDP registered?

S162 XDP is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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