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P542 SYK

1997 Bentley Azure

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,189 mi
Last recorded12,189 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 SYK
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 12,189 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2026 11,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 10,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 9,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 7,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 6,689 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 9,067 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 9,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 9,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,175 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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P542 SYK is a 1997 Bentley Azure in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P542 SYK, 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

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What year was P542 SYK registered?

P542 SYK is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P542 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 SYK shows 12 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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