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2001 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Azure27,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration399 DD
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 84,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 84,765 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

NO ROAD TEST

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARTIAL TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CONDITION

eml light on

Pass 13 Aug 2023 84,399 miles

eml light on

both rear drive shafts worn in hubs

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension noisy in operation no free play visible possible front shock absorbers

Fail 13 Aug 2023 84,399 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

suspension noisy in operation no free play visible possible front shock absorbers

Fail 4 Jul 2023 84,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 28 May 2021 83,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,979 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,327 miles

minor leaks from steering ram

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,132 miles

offside rear subframe damper leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,739 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,738 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BONNET WILL NOT OPEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,148 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,919 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,956 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,613 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 59,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,079 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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399 DD is a 2001 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 27,085 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 399 DD, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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399 DD is a 2001 Bentley Azure, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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