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P720 GPF

1997 Bentley Azure

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,110 mi
Last recorded29,110 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 GPF
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,110 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,454 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 27,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 27,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 26,994 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,375 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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P720 GPF is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P720 GPF, 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 P720 GPF registered?

P720 GPF is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P720 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 GPF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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