MOT History from tests of petrol BENTLEY ARNAGEs year 1998

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Pass percent:81.55%

(The average a petrol BENTLEY ARNAGE year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,547 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	94
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Registration plate issues	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	42
Registration plate lamp issues	38
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	30
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	17
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Driver`s airbag obviously defective \|5.4.1\|	3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| remains on when the brakes are released \|4.3.2 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	94
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Registration plate issues	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	42
Registration plate lamp issues	38
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	30
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	17
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Driver`s airbag obviously defective \|5.4.1\|	3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| remains on when the brakes are released \|4.3.2 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol BENTLEY ARNAGEs year 1998

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