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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.

S98 JBA silver Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass86,787 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. Pass84,587 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    478336847222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. Pass82,082 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,082 miles
    Test number
    957193614791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass74,354 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,354 miles
    Test number
    576866881168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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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