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A1 BNL

1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,169 mi
Last recorded31,169 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BNL
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,767cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 31,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 30,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Aug 2022 28,544 miles

front bumper damaged

front pads close to limit

Fail 10 Aug 2022 28,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged

front pads close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 25,782 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 25,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,933 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 19,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cut outerwall.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,845 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,538 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 13,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,709 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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A1 BNL is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A1 BNL, 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 A1 BNL registered?

A1 BNL is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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