1997 Bentley Azure 6.8L Petrol · 14 LD
1997 Bentley Azure (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 35,597 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY AZURE
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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14 LD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 35,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
14 LD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Bentley Azure (14 LD) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
14 LD Mileage History
- 29/03/200631,871 mi
- 20/04/200732,899 mi+1,028 mi
- 22/05/200832,964 mi+65 mi
- 04/07/200833,059 mi+95 mi
- 26/05/200933,423 mi+364 mi
- 10/08/201033,838 mi+415 mi
- 10/08/201033,838 mi
- 11/08/201134,103 mi+265 mi
- 12/08/201134,121 mi+18 mi
- 22/08/201234,306 mi+185 mi
- 04/09/201334,746 mi+440 mi
- 03/09/201434,936 mi+190 mi
- 16/09/201534,966 mi+30 mi
- 16/09/201634,989 mi+23 mi
- 13/09/201735,069 mi+80 mi
- 18/09/201835,212 mi+143 mi
- 07/10/201935,230 mi+18 mi
- 05/05/202135,256 mi+26 mi
- 07/07/202235,281 mi+25 mi
- 17/06/202335,477 mi+196 mi
- 03/07/202435,500 mi+23 mi
- 02/07/202535,522 mi+22 mi
- 01/08/202635,597 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 183 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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