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GSE 165

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,509 mi
Last recorded30,509 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSE 165
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,509 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 30,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 30,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 29,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 29,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,638 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 28,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 26,722 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 26,704 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,496 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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GSE 165 is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GSE 165, 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 GSE 165 registered?

GSE 165 is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is GSE 165 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSE 165 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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