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Bentley Arnage

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S71 AJLMOT history

S71 AJL is a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

S71 AJL blue Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,416 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 AJL
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
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 AJL was last recorded at 77,416 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,651 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,765 miles
Average per year
2,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,416 miles
  • 2025 – 75,651 miles
  • 2024 – 75,565 miles
  • 2023 – 73,745 miles
  • 2022 – 71,957 miles
  • 2021 – 71,696 miles
  • 2020 – 70,922 miles
  • 2019 – 70,395 miles
  • 2018 – 67,452 miles
  • 2017 – 65,026 miles
  • 2016 – 63,602 miles
  • 2015 – 61,144 miles
  • 2014 – 58,973 miles
  • 2013 – 56,682 miles
  • 2012 – 54,101 miles
  • 2011 – 50,595 miles
  • 2010 – 47,534 miles
  • 2009 – 44,804 miles
  • 2008 – 39,801 miles
  • 2007 – 34,422 miles
  • 2006 – 30,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,416 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,416 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,416 miles
    Test number
    523197291289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,651 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    815957808337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,565 miles (+1,820)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    548974311895
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass73,745 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    836182703398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,957 miles (+261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    374310994558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass71,696 miles (+774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,696 miles
    Test number
    366770422238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass70,922 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    770258237959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,395 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    907398393522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,452 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,452 miles
    Test number
    186785409268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    436773207153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,026 miles (+1,424)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    255515168004
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass63,602 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    386144694946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,483 miles (+2,339)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,483 miles
    Test number
    410246422252
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock-absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leake
  14. Pass61,144 miles (+2,171)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    146419855098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteN-s-r shock lower bush rubber deteriorated.
  15. Pass58,973 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    778832954078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail58,966 miles (+2,284)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    988880154085
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass56,682 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    238407753016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,677 miles (+2,576)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,677 miles
    Test number
    388332653076
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteN/s rear exhaust clamp broken
  19. Pass54,101 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    855619752006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,595 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    155453451421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,534 miles (+2,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    644471160058
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread pattern
  22. Pass44,804 miles (+5,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    660133369023
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread pattern
  23. Pass39,801 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,801 miles
    Test number
    462760638091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,422 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    193219557408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    881379156039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 AJL

Does S71 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 AJL is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S71 AJL?
The MOT on S71 AJL is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 AJL done?
S71 AJL was recorded at 77,416 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,348 miles a year.
Has S71 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 AJL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S71 AJL 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 S71 AJL find?
S71 AJL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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