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WG 4

1996 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,556 mi
Last recorded66,556 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG 4
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 66,556 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2026 66,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2025 61,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,946 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,696 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,237 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 55,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 53,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,535 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,136 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limits outer 1/4

Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,059 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,342 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 42,342 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,841 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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WG 4 is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 39,028 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 WG 4, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG 4 registered?

WG 4 is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is WG 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG 4 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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