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R687 JGF

1997 Bentley Azure

Green Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,278 mi
Last recorded37,278 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 JGF
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 37,278 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,824 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,163 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,137 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 34,137 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,889 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,715 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,555 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,729 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,970 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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R687 JGF is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Green with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,671 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 R687 JGF, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R687 JGF registered?

R687 JGF is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R687 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 JGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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