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AA 999

1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,389 mi
Last recorded21,389 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA 999
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 21,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 20,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 20,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 20,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,732 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 18,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,934 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 17,934 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,202 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 17,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,693 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,547 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 12,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 10,806 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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AA 999 is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AA 999, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA 999?

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What year was AA 999 registered?

AA 999 is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is AA 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA 999 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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