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5 JR

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,439 mi
Last recorded54,439 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 JR
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 54,439 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 54,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 54,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 54,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 54,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,299 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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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5 JR is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 5 JR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5 JR?

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What year was 5 JR registered?

5 JR is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 5 JR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 JR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 JR have outstanding finance?

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