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1998 Bentley Arnage 4.4L Petrol · RFA 39

RFA 39

1998 Bentley Arnage (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 57,899 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.

Make & Model
BENTLEY ARNAGE
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 21/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2026)
Recorded Mileage
57,899 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
4398cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT from September 2025 was passed with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle was in good condition at the time of testing. The mechanical history is very limited, with the only recorded fault being a severely deteriorated nearside front upper suspension ball joint dust cover in December 2020. Since that issue was noted, the vehicle's condition trend has remained stable, passing all subsequent inspections without any recurring or new defects. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,068 miles per year. While this suggests very little wear on the drivetrain and consumables, the signal is ambiguous. Low mileage can reflect careful, light use, but it can also imply the car has stood stationary for long periods, which can lead to the deterioration of rubber components and seals. Given the previous suspension defect and the potential for age-related issues from low usage, you should first inspect all rubber bushings, suspension dust covers, and engine seals for signs of cracking or perishing.

RFA 39 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
  • 57,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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RFA 39 Mileage History

  1. 14/12/202155,716 mi
  2. 01/12/202256,750 mi+1,034 mi
  3. 18/06/202457,680 mi+930 mi
  4. 23/09/202557,899 mi+219 mi

Average of roughly 578 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RFA 39 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 15:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Bentley Arnage (RFA 39) between December 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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