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491 HKL

1956 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,092 mi
Last recorded33,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration491 HKL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1956
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 32,614 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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491 HKL is a 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 491 HKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 70 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 491 HKL registered?

491 HKL is a 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 30 December 1956.

Is 491 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 491 HKL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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