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S896 ADP

1998 Bentley Azure

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,419 mi
Last recorded39,419 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 ADP
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 39,419 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,249 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 39,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,190 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 39,162 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear and both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,135 miles

Offside Front Screen wash jet not working

Fail 21 Jan 2022 39,138 miles

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

Offside Front Screen wash jet not working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,530 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,948 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 36,948 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,399 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,389 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 29,422 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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S896 ADP is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S896 ADP, 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 S896 ADP registered?

S896 ADP is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S896 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 ADP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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