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P518 WGJ

1997 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,052 mi
Last recorded19,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 WGJ
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 19,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 18,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 18,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 17,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 15,174 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 15,103 miles

Brake performance not tested park brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 14,480 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 13,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 12,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 12,753 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 12,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 12,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,086 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 12,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre is worn on edges + starting to crack in tread area

offside rear tyre has started to crack in tread area

Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,521 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front tyres wearing outside edge

offside front tyre perished

slight leak from offside subframe mounting shock absorber on rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,396 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,380 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 9,400 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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P518 WGJ is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P518 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P518 WGJ?

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What year was P518 WGJ registered?

P518 WGJ is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P518 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 WGJ shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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