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X299 HLE

2000 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Bentley Azure35,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 HLE
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 83,113 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 77,957 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,304 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,476 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,533 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,241 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 29,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sills in line with door shuts are slightly cracked

Brake warning device fouling on off side front wheel

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF lower ball joint boot split

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X299 HLE is a 2000 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X299 HLE, 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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X299 HLE is a 2000 Bentley Azure, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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