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R490 KDS

1997 Bentley Azure

Grey Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,233 mi
Last recorded62,233 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 KDS
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 62,233 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for R490 KDS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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