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X473 RDA

2000 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

42,092 mi
Last recorded42,092 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Bentley Azure35,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 RDA
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 42,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 42,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,550 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 41,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,480 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 41,480 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 39,693 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,401 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 38,401 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,346 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,345 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,092 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 35,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 34,986 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 34,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 34,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,131 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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X473 RDA is a 2000 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 X473 RDA, 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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X473 RDA is a 2000 Bentley Azure, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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