Bentley Arnage MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Bentley Arnage. Check any Arnage by registration number below.

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91.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.8%

vs Bentley Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Bentley Arnage — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley Arnage has an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, which is 0.8 percentage points below the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Arnage is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Arnage for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Bentley Arnage, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Bentley Arnage performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 145 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

1.8%

2008

Based on 173 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

7.5%

2007

Based on 255 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

2.7%

2006

Based on 289 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

11.9%

2005

Based on 443 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

3.5%

2004

Based on 417 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2003

Based on 397 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

3.8%

2002

Based on 529 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

4.4%

2001

Based on 790 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

4.1%

2000

Based on 604 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

6.0%

1999

Based on 580 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

8.1%

1998

Based on 487 vehicles

90.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

8.1%

0

Based on 1,614 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

Top MOT Failures — Bentley Arnage

The most common reasons a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.8%

A tyre seriously damaged

2.4%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.3%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.7%

Bentley Arnage Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside Outer

0.7%

Front Nearside

0.7%

Other Bentley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Bentley models.

Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto

94.6% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gtc

98.9% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gt Speed Auto

96.2% pass rate

Bentley Azure

93.4% pass rate

Bentley Mulsanne

93.0% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gt

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Bentley Arnage

Bentley Arnage — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley Arnage MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley Arnage?

The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley Arnage is 91.5% compared to the Bentley average of 92.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Bentley Arnage?

The most common MOT failures on the Bentley Arnage are: Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.8%), A tyre seriously damaged (2.4%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Bentley Arnage reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 91.5%, the Bentley Arnage is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Bentley Arnage?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Bentley Arnage?

Typical mileage for the Bentley Arnage: 59,433 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Arnage to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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