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S985 CPC

1998 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 CPC
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,866 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip adrift (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,852 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip adrift (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,612 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,251 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 62,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 May 2012 60,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,470 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 56,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 56,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,785 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 48,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006

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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S985 CPC is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S985 CPC, 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 S985 CPC registered?

S985 CPC is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S985 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S985 CPC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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