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SPV 5

1998 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

20,177 mi
Last recorded20,177 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPV 5
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 20,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 19,992 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 19,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 19,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 19,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Sub frame damper has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 18,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear Sub-frame damper (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 18,960 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear Sub-frame damper (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 18,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub frame damper weeping

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,145 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre treads cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 17,406 miles

unable to check rear suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2013 17,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,217 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,102 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,664 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 16,664 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,084 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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SPV 5 is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPV 5, 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 SPV 5 registered?

SPV 5 is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is SPV 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPV 5 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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