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1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,172 mi
Last recorded29,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 BA
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to min (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 28,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,854 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 27,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

leak from power steering cooler area

Pass 7 Dec 2017 26,592 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,733 miles

power steering pipes damp

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,405 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,727 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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52 BA is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 52 BA, 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 52 BA registered?

52 BA is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is 52 BA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 BA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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