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S901 VKR

1998 Bentley Arnage

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 VKR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,186 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 75,393 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,219 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 75,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 69,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 68,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 67,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,166 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 66,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,045 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,022 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 46,302 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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S901 VKR is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S901 VKR, 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 S901 VKR registered?

S901 VKR is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S901 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 VKR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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