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2773 VM

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,331 mi
Last recorded60,331 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2773 VM
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,180 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,984 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,977 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,334 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and wearing inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 54,389 miles

steering rack has oil around gaiters

Pass 16 May 2011 51,961 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wear to inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2011 51,958 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wear to inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,801 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,644 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,822 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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2773 VM is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 39,028 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2773 VM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2773 VM is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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