2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Bentley Arnage MOT pass rate and common faults

209 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 209 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.0%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.7%
  2. Brakes4.8%
  3. Tyres4.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  6. Lights & electrics2.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2001 Bentley Arnage?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2001 Bentley Arnage cars passed their MOT first time, across 209 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Bentley Arnage?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Bentley Arnage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).