MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?
Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 KDS is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Grey with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R490 KDS, 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 R490 KDS registered?
R490 KDS is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is R490 KDS safe to buy?
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