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X181 VJK

2000 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,415 mi
Last recorded87,415 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Bentley Azure35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 VJK
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,415 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 83,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,336 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,764 miles

offside wiper smearing slightly

rear brake discs slightly pitted / corroded

slight oil leak

slight play front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

o\s rear sub frame damper slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,825 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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X181 VJK is a 2000 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2000 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 35,101 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 X181 VJK, 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 26 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X181 VJK registered?

X181 VJK is a 2000 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X181 VJK safe to buy?

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