2007 Bentley Arnage — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Bentley Arnage passed 89.5% of its 392 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.9% fail rate), the 2007 Arnage comes out 16.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.1%) and brakes (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, malfunction indicator lamp and rbt (sp) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 13 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.9% once past 60-90k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 13.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 20 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 18 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 13 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.3% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 10 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 7 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 5 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 5 |
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 | 13.5% | 53 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.0% | 47 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.5% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 17 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 15 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 10 |
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 | 85 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 173 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | 8.5% |
| 2022 | 86 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 73 | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 72 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 79 | 17.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Arnage
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.6% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (3.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2007 Bentley Arnages pass their MOT?
89.5% of the 392 2007 Bentley Arnage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Bentley Arnage?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (4.6%).
Does the 2007 Arnage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 392 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.