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2 DF

1997 Bentley Azure

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,259 mi
Last recorded22,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 DF
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 22,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 22,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 21,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 21,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 20,481 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2015 20,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,914 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 19,907 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,671 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,876 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 16,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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2 DF is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,671 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 2 DF, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2 DF registered?

2 DF is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is 2 DF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 DF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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