
Bentley Arnage
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 6,750 cc
255 DFMMOT history
255 DFM is a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 3 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 57,056 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 255 DFM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Bentley
- Model
- Arnage
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,750 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 3 Aug 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
255 DFM was last recorded at 57,056 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 56,650 miles · 28 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 406 miles
- Average per year
- 1,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 57,056 miles
- 2022 – 56,650 miles
- 2020 – 56,609 miles
- 2019 – 55,816 miles
- 2018 – 53,582 miles
- 2016 – 51,892 miles
- 2015 – 50,502 miles
- 2014 – 49,201 miles
- 2013 – 47,103 miles
- 2012 – 45,195 miles
- 2011 – 42,033 miles
- 2010 – 41,170 miles
- 2009 – 40,659 miles
- 2008 – 40,335 miles
- 2007 – 37,724 miles
- 2006 – 36,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,056 miles (+406)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 57,056 miles
- Test number
- 588709538739
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,650 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 56,650 miles
- Test number
- 889574895881
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes going to calliper are slightly corroded and covered in grease.
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential.
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded.
Pass56,609 miles (+793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 56,609 miles
- Test number
- 708129357307
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both slightly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,816 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,816 miles
- Test number
- 122772558520
- MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail55,816 miles (+2,234)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,816 miles
- Test number
- 586786119654
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass53,582 miles (+1,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,582 miles
- Test number
- 433784169241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,892 miles (+1,390)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 51,892 miles
- Test number
- 204525253673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,502 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 50,502 miles
- Test number
- 699656859254
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail50,502 miles (+1,301)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,502 miles
- Test number
- 324771387626
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass49,201 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 49,201 miles
- Test number
- 155063174220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,157 miles (+2,054)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,157 miles
- Test number
- 205327564217
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNsf tyre low on outer edge
Pass47,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 47,103 miles
- Test number
- 568665353267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,103 miles (+1,908)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,103 miles
- Test number
- 349694453250
- FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteSteering lock not working
Pass45,195 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,195 miles
- Test number
- 238526752282
- NoteOffside front tyre tear in sidewall
- NoteOffside rear exhaust joint cracked
Fail45,195 miles (+3,162)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,195 miles
- Test number
- 608876652248
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- NoteOffside front tyre tear in sidewall
- NoteOffside rear exhaust joint cracked
Pass42,033 miles (+863)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,033 miles
- Test number
- 307873141493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,170 miles (+511)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 41,170 miles
- Test number
- 160428950296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,659 miles (+324)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 40,659 miles
- Test number
- 430815849286
- NoteSlight damadge to o/s/f tyre sidewall
Pass40,335 miles (+2,611)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 40,335 miles
- Test number
- 294736148297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,724 miles (+998)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,724 miles
- Test number
- 264389347220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,726 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,726 miles
- Test number
- 133604216299
- 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)
Questions about 255 DFM
- What vehicle is registration 255 DFM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 255 DFM on a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 3 Aug 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 255 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 255 DFM expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 255 DFM?
- The MOT on 255 DFM expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 255 DFM done?
- 255 DFM was recorded at 57,056 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 1,217 miles a year.
- Has 255 DFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 255 DFM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on 255 DFM 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 255 DFM find?
- 255 DFM passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; nearside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm; offside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber to hub link arm.
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