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S509 SLF

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,222 mi
Last recorded26,222 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 SLF
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,222 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 25,578 miles

Offside rear suspension leveling linkage damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2024 24,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 24,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 32,948 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 13,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,226 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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S509 SLF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S509 SLF, 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 S509 SLF registered?

S509 SLF is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S509 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 SLF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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