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LXU 623

1951 Bentley Saloon

Grey Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,958 mi
Last recorded55,958 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXU 623
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1951
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

trafficators fitted at time of retest

Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,710 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 46,706 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,432 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,883 miles

nearside front kingpin slight movement

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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LXU 623 is a 1951 Bentley Saloon in Grey with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LXU 623, 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 75 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LXU 623 registered?

LXU 623 is a 1951 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 19 July 1951.

Is LXU 623 safe to buy?

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