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L 86

1998 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL 86
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 50,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,805 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 45,789 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 44,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,895 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,975 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,138 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,343 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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L 86 is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 34,297 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 L 86, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L 86 registered?

L 86 is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is L 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for L 86 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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