Bentley Arnage (2007)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.2% first-time pass rate

2007 Bentley Arnage

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2007 Bentley Arnage. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Bentley Arnage has a first-time pass rate of 87.2%, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are generally well-maintained by their owners. However, 17.5% have experienced dangerous defects at some point, which is noticeably higher than typical and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These Arnages are running low mileage for their age at a median of 35,048 miles, which typically correlates with better condition, yet they still average 1.78 failures per test—pointing to specific wear items or systems that need attention. The high advisory count of 7.7 per vehicle suggests routine maintenance demands are substantial; before buying, have a specialist with Bentley Continental GT experience conduct a comprehensive inspection, as parts and labour costs on these hand-built machines are considerably higher than mainstream alternatives.

Average reliability 7.2% above UK average
87.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
35,048
typical mileage
24,601–48,783 middle half
17.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.78
avg MOT failures per car
over 14.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Bentley Arnage

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 102 87.1% 1.79
Diesel (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Bentley Arnage vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,601
low mileage
35,048
typical
48,783
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Bentley Arnage vehicles fall between 24,601 and 48,783 miles.

2007 Bentley Arnage — Still on the Road

65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

84 65 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

14.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.78
Avg failures per vehicle
7.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Bentley Arnage

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 40%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 38%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 24%
    Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • 23.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20%
    Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • 14.5%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 13%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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