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AYZ 696

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,920 mi
Last recorded79,920 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 696
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,999 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,552 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 78,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,901 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,338 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 55,278 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,323 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,844 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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AYZ 696 is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AYZ 696, 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

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What year was AYZ 696 registered?

AYZ 696 is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is AYZ 696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYZ 696 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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