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Bentley Arnage

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S3 TLSMOT history

S3 TLS is a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

S3 TLS blue Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,587 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TLS was last recorded at 92,587 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,049 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,587 miles
  • 2025 – 92,049 miles
  • 2024 – 91,378 miles
  • 2023 – 91,017 miles
  • 2022 – 90,049 miles
  • 2021 – 89,004 miles
  • 2020 – 88,126 miles
  • 2019 – 83,466 miles
  • 2017 – 71,272 miles
  • 2016 – 59,234 miles
  • 2015 – 39,730 miles
  • 2014 – 30,896 miles
  • 2012 – 29,316 miles
  • 2011 – 27,692 miles
  • 2010 – 25,964 miles
  • 2009 – 24,710 miles
  • 2008 – 23,559 miles
  • 2006 – 21,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,587 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 Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion to sub frames

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension leveling valve linkage broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,587 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    613247359071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,049 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    110950908016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,378 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,378 miles
    Test number
    572402526957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,017 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,017 miles
    Test number
    307294220227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,049 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    149430737402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,004 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    824240959414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,126 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    709669920819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    102762089403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames
  9. Fail83,466 miles (+29)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    338692088322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended catch not working (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames
  10. Fail83,437 miles (+12,165)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,437 miles
    Test number
    830674342205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt stalk requires attention
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion suspension pipes
  11. Pass71,272 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    324771075837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,261 miles (+12,027)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    450616473194
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass59,234 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    796335272163
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension leveling valve linkage broken
  14. Fail59,225 miles (+8,791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,225 miles
    Test number
    177903089493
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension leveling valve linkage broken
  15. Pass50,434 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    161244386645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,218 miles (+10,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,218 miles
    Test number
    658361797125
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  17. Pass39,730 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    336003225075
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail39,722 miles (+8,826)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    359011525018
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass30,896 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,896 miles
    Test number
    255949224060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,894 miles (+1,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,894 miles
    Test number
    548827024046
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  21. Pass29,316 miles (+1,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,316 miles
    Test number
    415396242451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
  22. Pass27,692 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,692 miles
    Test number
    308151411020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,964 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,964 miles
    Test number
    750775700095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,710 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,710 miles
    Test number
    263768009070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,559 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,559 miles
    Test number
    914103408077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,570 miles
    Test number
    114063756335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TLS

Does S3 TLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TLS is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 TLS?
The MOT on S3 TLS is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TLS done?
S3 TLS was recorded at 92,587 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has S3 TLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TLS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 TLS 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 S3 TLS find?
S3 TLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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