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Bentley Arnage

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T72 TAUMOT history

T72 TAU is a silver petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,990 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 TAU was last recorded at 69,990 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,833 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
1,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,990 miles
  • 2025 – 69,833 miles
  • 2024 – 69,554 miles
  • 2023 – 69,256 miles
  • 2022 – 69,110 miles
  • 2021 – 69,057 miles
  • 2020 – 68,952 miles
  • 2019 – 68,320 miles
  • 2018 – 67,916 miles
  • 2017 – 67,761 miles
  • 2016 – 67,441 miles
  • 2015 – 65,433 miles
  • 2013 – 61,565 miles
  • 2012 – 58,727 miles
  • 2008 – 49,438 miles
  • 2007 – 46,539 miles
  • 2006 – 42,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,990 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,990 miles (+157)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    525696812064
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass69,833 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,833 miles
    Test number
    976096087817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,554 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,554 miles
    Test number
    776335633986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,256 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,256 miles
    Test number
    623307158391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,110 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    284119172513
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail69,110 miles (+53)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    304235476235
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass69,057 miles (+105)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    898366683999
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass68,952 miles (+632)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    866273947800
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,320 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    393834605454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    465007602967
    • AdvisoryEML showing
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on O/S/F wheel

  11. Fail67,916 miles (+155)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    454054353397
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryEML showing
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass67,761 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    101490274970
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroaded

  13. Pass67,441 miles (+2,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    222961823964
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail65,433 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    237472665048
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass65,433 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    487412665052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    278749803141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,565 miles (+2,838)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    835768403190
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking warning lamp on/brake warning lamp on

  18. Pass58,727 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,727 miles
    Test number
    387934382050
    • NoteFuel lines rusty
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s/f bottom ball joints
    • NoteSurface rust on n/s main metal brake pipe

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    388542041021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    250384729345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,438 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    651236618314
    • 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)

  22. Pass46,539 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,539 miles
    Test number
    142022517321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,289 miles
    Test number
    672621716358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 TAU

Does T72 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T72 TAU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T72 TAU?
The MOT on T72 TAU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T72 TAU done?
T72 TAU was recorded at 69,990 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,401 miles a year.
Has T72 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 TAU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T72 TAU 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 T72 TAU find?
T72 TAU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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