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P21 TLG

1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 TLG
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,586 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 78,585 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 77,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,242 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 76,241 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,844 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure Handbrake release handle adrift (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,214 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,764 miles

small chip in passenger swept area. inside 40mm circle.nearside front wheel rim damaged.

Pass 8 May 2008 29,403 miles

front o/s damper gaitor split

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link lower rubber cover split

n/s/f damper top mount slightly worn

small chip in n/s windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,713 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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P21 TLG is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 P21 TLG, 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.

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What year was P21 TLG registered?

P21 TLG is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P21 TLG safe to buy?

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