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W281 EPU

2000 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Bentley Arnage50,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 EPU
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 158,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 155,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 150,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 148,752 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 148,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,840 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 146,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 143,134 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 139,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 138,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,104 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)

both front tyres wearing bald from inner egde of the tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2012 136,258 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2011 135,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 132,780 miles

slightly low effort on nearside rear foot parking back

Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 107,736 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 107,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 71,369 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W281 EPU is a 2000 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W281 EPU, 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 W281 EPU registered?

W281 EPU is a 2000 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W281 EPU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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