Bentley Arnage Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Arnage reliable? We analysed 40,970 real MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Arnage is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Arnage.
Bentley Arnage Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Arnage. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Arnage MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Arnage to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Arnage Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bentley Arnage Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bentley Arnage owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bentley Arnage MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Arnage year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93 | 93.5% | 7,923 | 16,192 | 29,298 |
| 2009 | 583 | 89.9% | 12,012 | 22,001 | 34,995 |
| 2008 | 992 | 88.7% | 16,385 | 31,530 | 46,315 |
| 2007 | 1,552 | 88.1% | 21,345 | 33,906 | 54,053 |
| 2006 | 1,761 | 89.4% | 20,183 | 33,064 | 51,303 |
| 2005 | 3,146 | 88.6% | 21,763 | 37,740 | 54,486 |
| 2004 | 2,763 | 85.5% | 22,634 | 36,663 | 52,688 |
| 2003 | 3,698 | 85.9% | 25,096 | 39,873 | 59,896 |
| 2002 | 5,069 | 85.7% | 29,966 | 44,722 | 63,745 |
| 2001 | 6,775 | 86.2% | 31,455 | 46,916 | 65,390 |
| 2000 | 6,622 | 85.8% | 33,349 | 50,741 | 71,126 |
| 1999 | 4,235 | 83.2% | 42,243 | 60,172 | 80,163 |
| 1998 | 3,390 | 83.2% | 45,000 | 62,754 | 82,038 |
How Long Does a Bentley Arnage Last?
Based on 2,393 Bentley Arnage vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Arnage Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Arnage MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Bentley Arnage
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.5% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
83.2% MOT pass rate from 3,390 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Arnage is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.5% across 93 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bentley Arnage Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Arnage THIS CAR | 85.9% | 40,970 | 45,703 mi | 28 yrs |
| Bentley Continental | 90% | 209,069 | 37,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Bentley Turbo | 78.7% | 31,416 | 73,541 mi | 41 yrs |
| Bentley Continental GT | 94.6% | 17,552 | 18,515 mi | 10 yrs |
| Toyota Granvia | 72.5% | 37,326 | 134,992 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Turbo (78.7% pass rate), the Bentley Arnage sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Bentley Arnage has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 40,970 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bentley Arnage are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (826 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (647), and brake pipe excessively corroded (239). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Bentley Arnage owner drives around 1,349 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Bentley Arnage models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.