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P386 MDT

1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,757 mi
Last recorded24,757 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 MDT
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,620 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 24,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,018 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 24,018 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,958 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 23,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,600 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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P386 MDT is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P386 MDT, 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 P386 MDT registered?

P386 MDT is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P386 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 MDT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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