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2009 Bentley Arnage: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Bentley Arnage first registered in 2009: we looked at the 101 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 101 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

101MOTs of 2009 cars, done in 2023–2025
95%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 59%)
2,100typical miles a year
5%had suspension flagged

Common 2009 Bentley Arnage MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2009 Bentley Arnage MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    5% 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.

  • Brakes
    5% 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.

  • Tyres
    5% 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.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    2% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Lights and electrics
    2% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Steering
    2% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 Bentley Arnage

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Bentley Arnage compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2008159Tyres 14%
2007206Suspension 17%
2006247Brakes 15%
2005376Suspension 11%
2004303Brakes 19%
2003400Suspension 15%
2002492Suspension 22%
2001666Suspension 22%
2000616Suspension 25%
1999396Suspension 32%
1998313Suspension 30%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Bentley Arnage cars first registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score