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NIA 21

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,459 mi
Last recorded62,459 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIA 21
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 59,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,383 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,873 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 38,632 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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NIA 21 is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NIA 21, 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 NIA 21?

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What year was NIA 21 registered?

NIA 21 is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is NIA 21 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIA 21 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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