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TLB 7

1997 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,028 mi
Last recorded52,028 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLB 7
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 51,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,867 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,402 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,249 miles

offside rear light claster slightly cracked

rear box exhaust box slightlt dented

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,948 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,350 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,494 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TLB 7 is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TLB 7, 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 TLB 7 registered?

TLB 7 is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is TLB 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLB 7 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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