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Bentley Azure

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 6,750 cc

X78 BHKMOT history

X78 BHK is a silver petrol Bentley Azure first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2021 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

X78 BHK silver Bentley Azure – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2021
Mileage
52,078 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 BHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Azure
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X78 BHK was last recorded at 52,078 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,884 miles · 13 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,078 miles
  • 2020 – 51,884 miles
  • 2019 – 51,735 miles
  • 2017 – 51,735 miles
  • 2016 – 51,735 miles
  • 2015 – 51,724 miles
  • 2014 – 51,722 miles
  • 2013 – 51,535 miles
  • 2012 – 51,396 miles
  • 2011 – 50,449 miles
  • 2009 – 50,207 miles
  • 2008 – 50,164 miles
  • 2007 – 41,401 miles
  • 2006 – 38,715 miles
  • 2005 – 37,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,078 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp intensity reduced nearside
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,078 miles (+194)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    928350328714
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp intensity reduced nearside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,884 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,884 miles
    Test number
    274476201333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass51,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,735 miles
    Test number
    262081543113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,735 miles
    Test number
    537432740539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,735 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,735 miles
    Test number
    102748907138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,724 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    612762269506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,722 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,722 miles
    Test number
    809297714274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,535 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    247984093075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass51,396 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    248971682023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,449 miles (+242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    465389381085
    • NoteNearside number plate bulb slighty dim

  11. Pass50,207 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,207 miles
    Test number
    382183029336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,164 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    191575228350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,401 miles (+2,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    604003137219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres treads perishing and o/s/r

  14. Pass38,715 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,715 miles
    Test number
    240501196248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail38,691 miles (+1,679)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,691 miles
    Test number
    924098366236
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass37,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    113807255217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 BHK

Does X78 BHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 BHK expired on 12 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 BHK?
The MOT on X78 BHK expired on 12 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 BHK done?
X78 BHK was recorded at 52,078 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 899 miles a year.
Has X78 BHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 BHK has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X78 BHK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X78 BHK find?
X78 BHK failed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 4 more.

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