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SOV 98

2006 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,661 mi
Last recorded29,661 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Azure22,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOV 98
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 29,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 29,527 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 29,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 29,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 29,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 25,159 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,673 miles

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside rear shock absorber bellow split

Fail 5 Jun 2018 24,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside rear shock absorber bellow split

Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,098 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 22,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2012 21,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,099 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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SOV 98 is a 2006 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,737 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 SOV 98, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Azure is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SOV 98 registered?

SOV 98 is a 2006 Bentley Azure, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is SOV 98 safe to buy?

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