Bentley ARNAGE - 1998
186.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1998 is 342.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley ARNAGE, model year 1998.
Sample size: 144 cars, 322 tests and 600 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 144 cars
The 1998 Bentley Arnage has an overall defect rate of 186 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 339 per 100, marking a 45% improvement. Despite some concerns with tyre wear, the vehicle excels particularly in categories such as brakes and steering, showing defect rates that are 40% and 80% better than average, respectively. Additionally, it stands out in visibility and body structure, with defects far below the typical figures for its year. Mileage trends indicate that as the Arnage ages, the defect rate tends to increase, especially in higher mileage brackets. Overall, this model demonstrates strong reliability compared to its peers from the same year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 144 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 40.6% better
88.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 149.4 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 80.5% better
5.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 69.2% better
8.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 71.1% better
19.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.7 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.8% better
209.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 257.8 / 100 tests
- A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 89.2% better
8.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 69.6% better
6.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 53.7% better
27.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.0 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 102
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A bootlid, tailgate, dropside, loading door or access panel cannot be secured in the closed position
FAIL
Occurrences: 2