2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Bentley Arnage MOT pass rate and common faults

140 MOT tests in 2024. 90.7% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

158Well above average
Passed first time90.7%
Failed or needed repairs9.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 140 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  5. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.7%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  7. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen0.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  9. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine0.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.9%
  2. Lights & electrics7.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  4. Suspension2.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Steering1.4%
  7. Tyres0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. 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 2003 Bentley Arnage?

In 2024, 90.7% of 2003 Bentley Arnage cars passed their MOT first time, across 140 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Bentley Arnage?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; headlamp aim: too low; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Bentley Arnage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 158, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).