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R40 MWX

1997 Bentley Azure

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,091 mi
Last recorded42,091 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MWX
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,091 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,342 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 41,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 37,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 37,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at lower part of drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,016 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to age crack

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 33,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,085 miles

stone chip in windscreen just outside zone a inside 40mm circle.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 30,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

stone chip in windscreen just outside a zone.and inside 40mm circle.rear gas springs slightly hard.

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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R40 MWX is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R40 MWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R40 MWX registered?

R40 MWX is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R40 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 MWX 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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