1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Bentley Arnage MOT pass rate and common faults

128 MOT tests in 2024. 82.8% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time82.8%
Failed or needed repairs17.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 128 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.6%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.4%
  2. Suspension6.3%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Tyres2.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Bentley Arnage?

In 2024, 82.8% of 1999 Bentley Arnage cars passed their MOT first time, across 128 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Bentley Arnage?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Bentley Arnage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).