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G279 WPN

2003 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,422 mi
Last recorded30,422 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Bentley Azure15,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 WPN
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,962 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs scored on inner face.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,909 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,800 miles

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,597 miles

offside rear tyre 2-3mm.[spare 2-3mm]

Fail 15 Jul 2010 22,597 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2-3mm.[spare 2-3mm]

rear hand brake pads starting to break up,and getting low.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suggest cause of unusual wear pattern on front brake discs investigated (suggest discs replaced)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 18,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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G279 WPN is a 2003 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,758 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 G279 WPN, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Azure is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G279 WPN is a 2003 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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