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S3 TLS

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,587 mi
Last recorded92,587 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TLS
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 92,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,017 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 90,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,004 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,126 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion to sub frames

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended catch not working (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion to sub frames

Fail 5 Jan 2019 83,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seatbelt stalk requires attention

slight corrosion suspension pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,272 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 71,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,234 miles

Rear Suspension leveling valve linkage broken

Fail 21 Nov 2016 59,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension leveling valve linkage broken

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,434 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 39,722 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,896 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,316 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,964 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,710 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,570 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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S3 TLS is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S3 TLS, 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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S3 TLS is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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