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ESB 131

2000 Bentley Arnage

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

79,097 mi
Last recorded79,097 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Bentley Arnage50,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB 131
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 79,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 75,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 73,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,184 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,615 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 68,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front inner wing behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,587 miles

stone chip outside swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

stone chip outside swept area

Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,227 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 53,226 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,475 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 50,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front door mirror slightly misty

Pass 15 Dec 2005 49,728 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 49,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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ESB 131 is a 2000 Bentley Arnage in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2000 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 50,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESB 131, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESB 131 registered?

ESB 131 is a 2000 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is ESB 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESB 131 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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