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P634 DUD

1996 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,372 mi
Last recorded31,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 DUD
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 31,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 31,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 31,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 29,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 29,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 29,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 29,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/f seat back release inoperative

Fail 11 Nov 2014 28,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/f seat back release inoperative

power steering pump noisy due to fluid level being too low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front suspension sphere and front shocks damp

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

unable to engage steering lock

Fail 23 Oct 2013 26,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front suspension sphere and front shocks damp

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

unable to engage steering lock

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,509 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 25,505 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,439 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 24,438 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,425 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 16,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P634 DUD is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P634 DUD, 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 P634 DUD registered?

P634 DUD is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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