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208 HYT

1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

White Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud41,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration208 HYT
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Cloud
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 99,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 98,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes have light surface rust

underside of car has surface rust

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,971 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 95,774 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,774 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 94,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 94,324 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 94,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
brake binding 56
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208 HYT is a 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in White with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 41,046 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 Silver Cloud fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 208 HYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 67 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 208 HYT registered?

208 HYT is a 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, first registered on 29 January 1959.

Is 208 HYT safe to buy?

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