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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.

255 DFM blue Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass57,056 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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.
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass51,892 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    204525253673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Pass49,201 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    155063174220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass47,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    568665353267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass42,033 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    307873141493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,170 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,170 miles
    Test number
    160428950296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. Pass40,335 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,335 miles
    Test number
    294736148297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,724 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    264389347220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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