2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Bentley Arnage MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

144Well above average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  5. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen1.8%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  9. Other leaks: leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.2%
  2. Brakes8.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  4. Lights & electrics4.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  7. Tyres1.8%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
  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: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2002 Bentley Arnage?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2002 Bentley Arnage cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Bentley Arnage?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 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).