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R979 JCA

1998 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 JCA
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,457 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 79,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,360 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,229 miles

o/s/f top ans bottom swivels starting to wear

Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,151 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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R979 JCA is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R979 JCA, 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.

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What year was R979 JCA registered?

R979 JCA is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R979 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 JCA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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