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Y121 SPB

2002 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,170 mi
Last recorded49,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Bentley Azure27,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 SPB
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,170 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 48,862 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,809 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2023 48,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam bulb comes on with sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,908 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 47,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,234 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,345 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Sep 2016 44,345 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front oil leak

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brakes (3.7.B.5a)

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,734 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,798 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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Y121 SPB is a 2002 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 27,781 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 Y121 SPB, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Azure is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y121 SPB registered?

Y121 SPB is a 2002 Bentley Azure, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is Y121 SPB safe to buy?

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