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P713 XGT

1997 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 XGT
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,703 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 78,668 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lowest performance/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,632 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 78,537 miles

'Pre-Tensioner' warning on dash but no associated MIL or evidence of any tensioner missing or deployed

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slowest to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber dust cover bellows split (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate None visible (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 78,537 miles

'Pre-Tensioner' warning on dash but no associated MIL or evidence of any tensioner missing or deployed

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slowest to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber dust cover bellows split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate None visible (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,829 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 74,450 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jul 2012 73,574 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2010 73,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,970 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 68,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on edges close to limit

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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P713 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P713 XGT, 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 P713 XGT registered?

P713 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P713 XGT safe to buy?

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