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ORL 17

1995 Bentley Azure

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,113 mi
Last recorded32,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Bentley Azure41,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 17
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 31,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 31,553 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber fouling on suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,436 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 28,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,004 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,606 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)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,315 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,310 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,050 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,007 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,752 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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ORL 17 is a 1995 Bentley Azure in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 41,654 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 ORL 17, 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 31 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 ORL 17?

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What year was ORL 17 registered?

ORL 17 is a 1995 Bentley Azure, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is ORL 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 17 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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