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P55 BGH

1997 Bentley Azure

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,096 mi
Last recorded41,096 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 BGH
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,096 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 25,232 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

near side front brake has slight run out on disc under high preasure but serviceable

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,044 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 20,044 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,743 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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P55 BGH is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P55 BGH, 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 P55 BGH registered?

P55 BGH is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for P55 BGH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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