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Bentley Series II

Green · Petrol · 1962 · 6,750 cc

DBL 1MOT history

DBL 1 is a green petrol Bentley Series II first used on 28 Aug 1962. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
87,146 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DBL 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Series II
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
28 Aug 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

DBL 1 was last recorded at 87,146 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,669 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,146 miles
  • 2020 – 86,669 miles
  • 2018 – 86,486 miles
  • 2017 – 86,053 miles
  • 2016 – 85,596 miles
  • 2015 – 85,140 miles
  • 2014 – 83,883 miles
  • 2013 – 83,153 miles
  • 2012 – 82,171 miles
  • 2011 – 81,710 miles
  • 2010 – 81,281 miles
  • 2009 – 80,474 miles
  • 2008 – 80,041 miles
  • 2007 – 79,399 miles
  • 2006 – 78,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,146 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,146 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,146 miles
    Test number
    621187563036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,669 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    547326884005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,486 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,486 miles
    Test number
    850269564207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,053 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,053 miles
    Test number
    665740521507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,596 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    544220245857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,140 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    945477573193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,883 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    947628344267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,153 miles (+982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,153 miles
    Test number
    425365423217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  9. Pass82,171 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,171 miles
    Test number
    316299242257
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  10. Pass81,710 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    169598721262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    803477330212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail81,281 miles (+807)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    634407630247
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass80,474 miles (+433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    930998439297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass80,041 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,041 miles
    Test number
    112772038292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass79,399 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,399 miles
    Test number
    623454617220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    902601126227
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside front king pin

Questions about DBL 1

What vehicle is registration DBL 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DBL 1 on a green petrol Bentley Series II first used on 28 Aug 1962. 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 DBL 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DBL 1 expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DBL 1?
The MOT on DBL 1 expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DBL 1 done?
DBL 1 was recorded at 87,146 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 490 miles a year.
Has DBL 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DBL 1 has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on DBL 1 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 DBL 1 find?
DBL 1 passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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