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85 HLP

1996 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,184 mi
Last recorded62,184 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 HLP
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,311 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,302 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,927 miles

TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 13 May 2014 60,486 miles

TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,084 miles

ALL TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH/CRACK,N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,913 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,831 miles

all tyres cracking on tread

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,617 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 59,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 58,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 57,828 miles

all brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in wheel bearings

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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85 HLP is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 85 HLP, 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 85 HLP registered?

85 HLP is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is 85 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 HLP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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