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Y288 YSO

2001 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,471 mi
Last recorded36,471 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Bentley Azure27,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 YSO
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 36,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 33,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,756 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (rack) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 33,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (rack) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 33,448 miles

both front tyres splitting and cracking between treads

Fail 29 Jan 2019 33,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak frame assembly (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres splitting and cracking between treads

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tempory fog light fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2017 33,439 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,255 miles

temp fog light fitted o/s rear

Fail 13 Oct 2016 33,253 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,296 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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Y288 YSO is a 2001 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 27,085 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 Y288 YSO, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y288 YSO is a 2001 Bentley Azure, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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