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Bentley Arnage

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 6,750 cc

985 AAAMOT history

985 AAA is a gold petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

985 AAA gold Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,420 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
985 AAA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

985 AAA was last recorded at 52,420 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,239 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
2,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,420 miles
  • 2025 – 52,239 miles
  • 2024 – 51,755 miles
  • 2023 – 51,152 miles
  • 2019 – 50,592 miles
  • 2018 – 50,529 miles
  • 2017 – 50,427 miles
  • 2016 – 48,332 miles
  • 2015 – 48,331 miles
  • 2014 – 41,183 miles
  • 2013 – 34,838 miles
  • 2012 – 31,084 miles
  • 2011 – 27,090 miles
  • 2010 – 22,518 miles
  • 2009 – 18,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,420 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,420 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,420 miles
    Test number
    110629404184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass52,239 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    827505334188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,755 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    174672029488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,152 miles (+560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    799661771373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,592 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    504974203590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,529 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    212503161858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail50,427 miles (+1,028)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    628130642293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Pass49,399 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    731839315679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,332 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    268469000915
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail48,331 miles (+2,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    348239448199
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass46,295 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    108696805072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,183 miles
    Test number
    139122424053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail41,183 miles (+6,345)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,183 miles
    Test number
    159442924459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass34,838 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    748095923087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,084 miles (+3,994)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,084 miles
    Test number
    265722352426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteS r s light on

  16. Pass27,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    716582661123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,090 miles (+4,572)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    605287741143
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass22,518 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,518 miles
    Test number
    563298440199
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail22,515 miles (+4,169)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,515 miles
    Test number
    753504740175
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass18,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,346 miles
    Test number
    312949739159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail29,380 km5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,380 km
    Test number
    700551919186
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteHand brake warning light on

Questions about 985 AAA

What vehicle is registration 985 AAA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 985 AAA on a gold petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 985 AAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 985 AAA is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 985 AAA?
The MOT on 985 AAA is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 985 AAA done?
985 AAA was recorded at 52,420 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,014 miles a year.
Has 985 AAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 985 AAA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on 985 AAA 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 985 AAA find?
985 AAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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