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S4 GLC

1998 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,093 mi
Last recorded30,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 GLC
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 30,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 29,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 29,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 27,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,201 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,201 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S4 GLC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S4 GLC, 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 S4 GLC registered?

S4 GLC is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S4 GLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 GLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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