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51 EC

1996 Bentley Azure

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,254 mi
Last recorded17,254 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 EC
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 17,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 16,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,305 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 10,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,651 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,845 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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51 EC is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 51 EC, 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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What year was 51 EC registered?

51 EC is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is 51 EC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 EC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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