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N160 PYO

1996 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 8000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,738 mi
Last recorded16,738 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 PYO
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 16,738 miles

Front Brake warning lights are on the dashboard

Fail 18 Sep 2023 16,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake warning lights are on the dashboard

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,891 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 12,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,784 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 9,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 8,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 8,382 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 6,863 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front brake calipers damp

fuel flap release not working

n/s number plate light cracked and slightly hanging down

Pass 7 Mar 2012 5,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 5,197 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 4,388 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 2,400 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 754 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 40,100 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,422 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 36,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N160 PYO is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Black with a 8,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N160 PYO, 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 N160 PYO registered?

N160 PYO is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N160 PYO safe to buy?

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