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S388 LLR

1998 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 LLR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 113,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm -marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded marked in yellow chalk (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint - marked in yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm - marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 110,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm -marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded marked in yellow chalk (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint - marked in yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm - marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,038 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 87,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,654 miles

suspension and fuel pipes corroded,nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing low.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,561 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension & fuel pipes corroded.os & ns rear tyres tread low.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 66,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,064 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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S388 LLR is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S388 LLR, 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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S388 LLR is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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