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P222 BBB

1997 Bentley Azure

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,017 mi
Last recorded92,017 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 BBB
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 92,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,012 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 84,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear brakes discoloured ,discs and pads

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,284 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 72,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 72,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,168 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,885 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front headlamp have direction covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,419 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 67,419 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,434 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 61,432 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 44,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 44,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,978 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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P222 BBB is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P222 BBB, 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 P222 BBB registered?

P222 BBB is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P222 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 BBB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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