2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Bentley Arnage MOT pass rate and common faults

205 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

141Well above average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 205 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high2.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.5%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.7%
  2. Suspension6.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Tyres3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Brakes2.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.5%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2000 Bentley Arnage?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2000 Bentley Arnage cars passed their MOT first time, across 205 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Bentley Arnage?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Bentley Arnage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 141, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).