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N540 PGB

1996 Bentley Azure

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,980 mi
Last recorded46,980 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 PGB
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 46,177 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,693 miles

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,098 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 42,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,586 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,586 miles

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,342 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 39,132 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,366 miles

advise nearside front tytre worn on edge

advise number plates

Fail 10 Jun 2009 33,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

surface cracks in near side rear wheel tyre on inner side tread

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,967 miles

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

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

surface cracks in near side rear wheel tyre on inner side tread

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,059 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N540 PGB is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 N540 PGB, 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 N540 PGB registered?

N540 PGB is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N540 PGB safe to buy?

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