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1 XAJ

2008 Rolls Royce Phantom

Black Diesel 6749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,175 mi
Last recorded59,175 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom25,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 XAJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,175 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 57,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,955 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 51,951 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,607 miles

Front ( offside + nearside ) Tyre showing signs of wear (perished)

Rear ( offside + nearside ) Tyre showing signs of wear (perished)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,607 miles

Front ( offside + nearside ) Tyre showing signs of wear (perished)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear ( offside + nearside ) Tyre showing signs of wear (perished)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,535 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,938 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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1 XAJ is a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom in Black with a 6,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 25,910 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 Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 XAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 XAJ registered?

1 XAJ is a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is 1 XAJ safe to buy?

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