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L500 AAM

1996 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 AAM
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,788 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,028 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,415 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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L500 AAM is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L500 AAM, 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 L500 AAM registered?

L500 AAM is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is L500 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 AAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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