2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Bentley Arnage MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 81.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

144Well above average
Passed first time81.4%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.0%
  10. Plate brake tester (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.8%
  2. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  3. Brakes7.8%
  4. Tyres5.9%
  5. Lights & electrics4.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  8. Wheels1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2004 Bentley Arnage?

In 2024, 81.4% of 2004 Bentley Arnage cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Bentley Arnage?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Bentley Arnage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 144, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).