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N234 OGC

1996 Bentley Azure

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,971 mi
Last recorded32,971 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 OGC
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 32,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 32,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 32,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts all round inner and outer wall

Offside Front tyre has cut all round inner and outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and damage too inner and outer wall

Pass 23 Dec 2016 32,612 miles

Offside Rear tyre excessively perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres excessively perished

engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2016 32,606 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre excessively perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres excessively perished

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,564 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

pas rack wet with oil

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,484 miles

All tyres showing signs of perrishing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 32,484 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All tyres showing signs of perrishing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,339 miles

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

parking brake efficiancy only just met

some oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 25 May 2012 31,386 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,431 miles

oil leak

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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N234 OGC is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N234 OGC, 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 N234 OGC registered?

N234 OGC is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N234 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N234 OGC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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