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V88 ESR

2002 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Bentley Arnage44,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 ESR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,426 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 76,746 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 73,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,777 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 72,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 114,138 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2017 111,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 68,230 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,635 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 65,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,556 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,555 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,637 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 23,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V88 ESR is a 2002 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,722 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 V88 ESR, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V88 ESR registered?

V88 ESR is a 2002 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is V88 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 ESR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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