1998 Bentley Arnage 4.4L Petrol · R440 DTU
1998 Bentley Arnage (4.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 82,050 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY ARNAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R440 DTU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R440 DTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Bentley Arnage (R440 DTU) between April 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
R440 DTU Mileage History
- 12/04/200663,860 mi
- 05/11/200769,587 mi+5,727 mi
- 14/04/200871,340 mi+1,753 mi
- 14/04/200871,340 mi
- 31/10/200872,421 mi+1,081 mi
- 20/11/200976,540 mi+4,119 mi
- 16/11/201078,526 mi+1,986 mi
- 16/11/201078,526 mi
- 05/12/201179,364 mi+838 mi
- 13/12/201280,005 mi+641 mi
- 04/12/201380,208 mi+203 mi
- 11/12/201480,748 mi+540 mi
- 10/12/201580,627 mi-121 mi
- 07/12/201681,282 mi+655 mi
- 06/12/201781,295 mi+13 mi
- 17/12/201881,310 mi+15 mi
- 06/11/201981,318 mi+8 mi
- 06/02/202182,042 mi+724 mi
- 04/03/202282,042 mi
- 15/05/202382,047 mi+5 mi
- 01/10/202482,050 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 985 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Arnage
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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