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LEZ 210

1997 Bentley Azure

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,616 mi
Last recorded102,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 210
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,616 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 101,903 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 101,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside centre section of outer sill surface corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on centre cross member [mini shock] (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear corrosion to wing at bottom

Nearside corrosion to outer sill panel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on centre cross member [mini shock] (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear corrosion to lower wheel arch

Offside corrosion to B pillar inside door shut

Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 94,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 90,997 miles

Note drivers seat dose not adjust up and down

Pass 15 May 2017 88,838 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 88,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,644 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,644 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,082 miles

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

offside front headlight washer jet missing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 85,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front headlight washer jet missing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,049 miles

N/S/R brake pipes on top of rear arm corroding

O/S/R brake pipes on top of rear arm corroding

Play in both rear wheel bearings

both front shock absorbers have wear in lower ball joints

both front upper ball joints have slight wear

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

N/S/R brake pipes on top of rear arm corroding

O/S/R brake pipes on top of rear arm corroding

Play in both rear wheel bearings

both front shock absorbers have wear in lower ball joints

both front upper ball joints have slight wear

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 84,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front ofside rear tyres incorrect rotation

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,113 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 81,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,794 miles

1 bulb in high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

1 bulb in high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,774 miles

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

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

nearside front main beam lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

offside rear tail light slightly dim

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2009 76,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front main beam lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

offside rear tail light slightly dim

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,903 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,900 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,579 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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LEZ 210 is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LEZ 210, 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 LEZ 210 registered?

LEZ 210 is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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