2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Bentley Arnage MOT pass rate and common faults

132 MOT tests in 2024. 84.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

150Well above average
Passed first time84.9%
Failed or needed repairs15.1%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 132 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.0%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.8%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%
  8. Other suspension component - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp does not illuminate0.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.8%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Tyres3.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Suspension1.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%

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: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. 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 2005 Bentley Arnage?

In 2024, 84.9% of 2005 Bentley Arnage cars passed their MOT first time, across 132 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Bentley Arnage?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Bentley Arnage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 150, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).