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P252 RBA

1996 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,130 mi
Last recorded39,130 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 RBA
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,130 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,838 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,863 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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P252 RBA is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 39,028 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 P252 RBA, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P252 RBA registered?

P252 RBA is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P252 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 RBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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