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CVL 2

1997 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,087 mi
Last recorded69,087 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVL 2
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,863 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,821 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,962 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,673 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 59,130 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,045 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,683 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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CVL 2 is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CVL 2, 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 CVL 2 registered?

CVL 2 is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CVL 2 safe to buy?

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