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Bentley ARNAGE - 2002

147.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bentley ARNAGE, model year 2002. Sample size: 213 cars, 414 tests and 610 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 213 cars

The 2002 Bentley Arnage demonstrates an impressive overall defect rate of 147 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average for its year, which stands at 374 defects per 100 vehicles—a difference of 60.6%. The model excels particularly in categories such as Brakes, Steering, and Lights & Electrics, showing much fewer defects compared to the average car. Mileage-related trends indicate that while the defect rate increases with mileage, the Arnage remains notably better than average across all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its low defect rates, especially in critical safety features.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 213 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 58.6% better
69.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 25.7% better
18.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▲ 56.1% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 84.4% better
15.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 51.6% better
143.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Body/Structure
▲ 88.8% better
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 32.2% better
10.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 66.6% better
17.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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
0 647 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 44
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 3