2000 Bentley Arnage: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2000 Bentley Arnages, from 199 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 199 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2000 Bentley Arnage MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension28% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes18% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres16% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics12% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks11% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors5% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 121 | Brakes 11% |
| 2004 | 102 | Suspension 23% |
| 2003 | 130 | Suspension 18% |
| 2002 | 156 | Suspension 24% |
| 2001 | 222 | Suspension 30% |
| 1999 | 126 | Suspension 39% |
| 1998 | 105 | Suspension 31% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2000 Bentley Arnages registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score