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Bentley Arnage

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 6,750 cc

V38 MFMMOT history

V38 MFM is a black petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

V38 MFM black Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
76,746 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 MFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 MFM was last recorded at 76,746 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2015: 60,370 miles, lower than 68,978 miles on 17 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,121 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
625 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,746 miles
  • 2022 – 76,121 miles
  • 2020 – 75,431 miles
  • 2019 – 73,970 miles
  • 2018 – 69,709 miles
  • 2017 – 69,570 miles
  • 2016 – 69,482 miles
  • 2015 – 60,370 miles
  • 2014 – 68,978 miles
  • 2013 – 67,512 miles
  • 2012 – 66,964 miles
  • 2011 – 65,520 miles
  • 2010 – 63,225 miles
  • 2009 – 60,485 miles
  • 2008 – 57,075 miles
  • 2007 – 51,530 miles
  • 2006 – 44,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,746 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs perished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    739321337161
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs perished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail76,746 miles (+625)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    539769856440
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs perished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,121 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    480050203260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,431 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,431 miles
    Test number
    369578207421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass73,970 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    947839973285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail73,933 miles (+4,224)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    318933757345
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,709 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,709 miles
    Test number
    458564554585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,581 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    767428660576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,570 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    364732053348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,482 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    639986036811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,370 miles (-8,608)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    246133035458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,978 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    597826074073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,512 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,512 miles
    Test number
    849609773043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,964 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    187133672057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,520 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,520 miles
    Test number
    908494871066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,225 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,225 miles
    Test number
    272727760077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,485 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    211318269098
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass57,075 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    310134878038
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn (lipped)
    • NoteO/s/f indicator colour fading
  19. Fail57,075 miles (+5,545)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    953813478000
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn (lipped)
    • NoteO/s/f indicator colour fading
  20. Pass51,530 miles (+7,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,530 miles
    Test number
    204968367029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass44,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    534379336005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 MFM

Does V38 MFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 MFM expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 MFM?
The MOT on V38 MFM expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 MFM done?
V38 MFM was recorded at 76,746 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has V38 MFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 MFM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V38 MFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V38 MFM find?
V38 MFM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs perished; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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