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R158 KVV

1998 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 1878cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,292 mi
Last recorded39,292 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 KVV
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,878cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,133 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,219 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,430 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,437 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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R158 KVV is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Black with a 1,878cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 34,297 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 R158 KVV, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R158 KVV registered?

R158 KVV is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R158 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 KVV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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