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Bentley Arnage

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 6,750 cc

GTB 8MOT history

GTB 8 is a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

GTB 8 blue Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,857 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GTB 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GTB 8 was last recorded at 88,857 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,321 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
2,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,857 miles
  • 2025 – 87,321 miles
  • 2023 – 83,716 miles
  • 2022 – 83,230 miles
  • 2021 – 82,863 miles
  • 2019 – 81,888 miles
  • 2018 – 78,827 miles
  • 2017 – 77,396 miles
  • 2016 – 73,494 miles
  • 2015 – 71,805 miles
  • 2014 – 66,985 miles
  • 2013 – 65,225 miles
  • 2012 – 64,686 miles
  • 2011 – 62,787 miles
  • 2010 – 57,527 miles
  • 2009 – 55,892 miles
  • 2008 – 52,066 miles
  • 2007 – 48,951 miles
  • 2006 – 43,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,857 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,857 miles (+1,536)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    766829833640
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  2. Pass87,321 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    572199110047
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  3. Pass83,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    447049809777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,716 miles (+486)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    595128036654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded on faces
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass83,230 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    799944452032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,228 miles (+365)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    130915329227
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,863 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    943064600336
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,888 miles (+3,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    975282838802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,827 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    271678972308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,396 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,396 miles
    Test number
    851200214166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,494 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,494 miles
    Test number
    698275663606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,805 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    148897595499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    159347854064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,985 miles (+1,760)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    488515254048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering feels stiff.

  15. Pass65,225 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    176460553485
    • 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)

  16. Pass64,686 miles (+1,899)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,686 miles
    Test number
    915315442073
    • DangerousRear petrol pipes from fuel pumps badly corroded.
    • NoteNearside front outer wheel rim damaged.
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber hydrolic hose/pipe slightly damp [ no sign of a leak ]
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2-3mm.

  17. Pass62,787 miles (+5,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    246375541007
    • NoteFuel pipes to pump corroded

  18. Pass57,527 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    580967340000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass55,892 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    761471459055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,066 miles (+3,115)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    652398408182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension struts slighty damp around mountings
    • NoteBothh rear suspension spheres slighty poor in operation (stiff suspension)
    • NoteRear parkin g brake performance only just above legal requirements

  21. Pass48,951 miles (+4,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,951 miles
    Test number
    874746507178
    • NotePassenger washer jet keeps blocking up.only side of the jet assembly working.

  22. Pass43,959 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    574571986084
    • NoteFront tyres.off side rear tyre tread low.

Questions about GTB 8

What vehicle is registration GTB 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GTB 8 on a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 26 Apr 2002. 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 GTB 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GTB 8 is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GTB 8?
The MOT on GTB 8 is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GTB 8 done?
GTB 8 was recorded at 88,857 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,239 miles a year.
Has GTB 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GTB 8 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on GTB 8 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 GTB 8 find?
GTB 8 passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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