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278 YYC

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,961 mi
Last recorded26,961 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur77,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration278 YYC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 29 Mar 2014 23,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,162 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 22,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2012 21,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2012 21,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 20,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,072 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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278 YYC is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,518 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 278 YYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 278 YYC registered?

278 YYC is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 278 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 278 YYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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