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P725 LJM

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,508 mi
Last recorded81,508 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 LJM
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 81,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,307 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,937 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,935 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate missing front (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,159 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,087 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,270 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,350 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2007 37,346 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,824 miles

parking brake performance on 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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P725 LJM is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 P725 LJM, 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 P725 LJM registered?

P725 LJM is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P725 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 LJM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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