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NJE 649

1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,408 mi
Last recorded5,408 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJE 649
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 5,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 5,368 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 5,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 5,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 5,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 5,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 5,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 5,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 4,903 miles

All four tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 19 Jun 2013 4,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 4,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,664 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 4,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,547 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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NJE 649 is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,671 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 NJE 649, 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 29 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 NJE 649 registered?

NJE 649 is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is NJE 649 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJE 649 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJE 649 have outstanding finance?

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