2000 Bentley Arnage — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Bentley Arnage passed 89.9% of its 1,136 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.6% fail rate), the 2000 Arnage comes out 16.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.8%) and suspension (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, wipers and headlamp aim — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 43 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Arnage fails 7.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.1% at 120-150k, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 21.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 54 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.4% | 50 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 40 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 27 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 23 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.6% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 43 |
| 2 | Wipers | 26 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 19 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 19 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.4% | 243 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 170 |
| 3 | Tyres | 14.7% | 167 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 10.2% | 116 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 73 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 40 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 110 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 442 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 384 | 9.9% |
| 90-120k | 143 | 14.7% |
| 120-150k | 44 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 245 | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 235 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 222 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 220 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 214 | 12.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Arnage
On a 2000 Arnage, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Bentley Arnages pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 1,136 2000 Bentley Arnage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Bentley Arnage?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by suspension (4.4%).
Does the 2000 Arnage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,136 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.