
Bentley Arnage
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc
S98 JBAMOT history
S98 JBA is a silver petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,787 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 86,787 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,246 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S98 JBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Bentley
- Model
- Arnage
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 12 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S98 JBA was last recorded at 86,787 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,302 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 485 miles
- Average per year
- 1,246 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,787 miles
- 2024 – 86,302 miles
- 2023 – 86,115 miles
- 2022 – 85,894 miles
- 2021 – 85,685 miles
- 2020 – 85,282 miles
- 2019 – 84,587 miles
- 2018 – 83,387 miles
- 2017 – 83,053 miles
- 2016 – 82,082 miles
- 2015 – 81,039 miles
- 2014 – 80,026 miles
- 2013 – 78,951 miles
- 2012 – 77,907 miles
- 2011 – 74,354 miles
- 2010 – 73,151 miles
- 2009 – 70,963 miles
- 2007 – 66,301 miles
- 2006 – 62,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal covered throughout
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,787 miles (+485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 86,787 miles
- Test number
- 157443215341
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed.
Pass86,302 miles (+187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 86,302 miles
- Test number
- 746976072334
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass86,115 miles (+221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 86,115 miles
- Test number
- 129502941106
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal covered throughout. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,894 miles (+209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 85,894 miles
- Test number
- 359619420379
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,685 miles (+403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,685 miles
- Test number
- 343010752850
- AdvisoryPrevent further corrosion of brake pipes throughgout
Pass85,282 miles (+695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 85,282 miles
- Test number
- 112780610693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass84,587 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,587 miles
- Test number
- 478336847222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,387 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 83,387 miles
- Test number
- 968276458270
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail83,365 miles (+312)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,365 miles
- Test number
- 211040779883
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,053 miles (+971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,053 miles
- Test number
- 810689562809
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass82,082 miles (+1,043)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 82,082 miles
- Test number
- 957193614791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,039 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 81,039 miles
- Test number
- 575074155171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass80,026 miles (+1,075)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 80,026 miles
- Test number
- 569825974188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,951 miles (+1,044)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 78,951 miles
- Test number
- 469983783195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,907 miles (+817)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 77,907 miles
- Test number
- 425524872139
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff side + nearside rear brake hoses fouling rear shockabsorber gaiters
Fail77,090 miles (+2,736)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,090 miles
- Test number
- 258993472166
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff side + nearside rear brake hoses fouling rear shockabsorber gaiters
Pass74,354 miles (+1,203)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 74,354 miles
- Test number
- 576866881168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,151 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,151 miles
- Test number
- 541208780142
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,151 miles (+2,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 73,151 miles
- Test number
- 602148280164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,963 miles (+4,662)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 70,963 miles
- Test number
- 862037779108
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass66,301 miles (+4,093)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,301 miles
- Test number
- 541992197043
- NoteRear pads a little low on lining 4mm
Pass62,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 62,208 miles
- Test number
- 244762766086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S98 JBA
- Does S98 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 JBA is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S98 JBA?
- The MOT on S98 JBA is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S98 JBA done?
- S98 JBA was recorded at 86,787 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,246 miles a year.
- Has S98 JBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S98 JBA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on S98 JBA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S98 JBA find?
- S98 JBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; underside heavily undersealed..
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