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SJA 2

1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,021 mi
Last recorded14,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 2
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,021 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 14,021 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 13,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 13,515 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 13,514 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 12,853 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres starting to split

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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SJA 2 is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJA 2, 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 SJA 2 registered?

SJA 2 is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is SJA 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJA 2 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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