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VCL 540

1999 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,837 mi
Last recorded36,837 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Azure31,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCL 540
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 36,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 36,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 34,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,554 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 33,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,048 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,486 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,873 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,330 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,321 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 23,391 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,391 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,789 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 19,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2005 13,326 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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VCL 540 is a 1999 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 1999 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 31,790 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 VCL 540, 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 27 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 VCL 540 registered?

VCL 540 is a 1999 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is VCL 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCL 540 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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