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N223 BTF

1996 Bentley Azure

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,075 mi
Last recorded46,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 BTF
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,075 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 46,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 46,024 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 46,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,003 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mounting shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 45,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort N/S/R 180 / O/S/R 220 @ 14% TOTAL, 16% minimum required

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,958 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 45,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear h/brake efficiency 140 / 160 = 10%, need 16%

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,925 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 44,648 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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N223 BTF is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N223 BTF, 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.

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What year was N223 BTF registered?

N223 BTF is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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