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N228 HWP

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,853 mi
Last recorded49,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 HWP
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,853 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,895 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 47,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,375 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,375 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 35,885 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,303 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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N228 HWP is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N228 HWP, 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

How do I check the history of N228 HWP?

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What year was N228 HWP registered?

N228 HWP is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N228 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N228 HWP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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