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LXF 407

1950 Bentley Saloon

Silver Petrol 4256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,555 mi
Last recorded78,555 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1950 Bentley Saloon66,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXF 407
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1950
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,256cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 78,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 76,453 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner\outer sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 14 Aug 2021 75,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 74,526 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,751 miles

Oil leak diff leak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,364 miles

Corrosion underneath

Diff leaking and play in bearing

Oil around steering and engine

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,517 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,509 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 69,709 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,634 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 67,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,030 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,496 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,560 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 64,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,439 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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LXF 407 is a 1950 Bentley Saloon in Silver with a 4,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1950 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 66,443 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LXF 407, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 76 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LXF 407 registered?

LXF 407 is a 1950 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 29 November 1950.

Is LXF 407 safe to buy?

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