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P1 JWH

1998 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,752 mi
Last recorded60,752 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 JWH
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 60,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,340 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,096 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,916 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,875 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,585 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,247 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 56,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,983 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,983 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,884 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,372 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,372 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,833 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,717 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 45,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2007 44,885 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 44,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 37,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 37,728 miles

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

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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P1 JWH is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 34,297 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 P1 JWH, 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 28 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 P1 JWH registered?

P1 JWH is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P1 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 JWH shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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