CarVerify

Free Car Check

P783 YGJ

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 YGJ
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 70,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,407 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 67,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,356 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,640 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 52,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,767 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,723 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,495 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2008 45,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,727 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
Full Bentley Azure reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P783 YGJ is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P783 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P783 YGJ?

You can check the full history of P783 YGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P783 YGJ registered?

P783 YGJ is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P783 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P783 YGJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P783 YGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P783 YGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.