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796 AYB

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,123 mi
Last recorded74,123 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur73,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration796 AYB
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,552 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,552 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,785 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,600 miles

n/s/rear suspension low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,719 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 69,687 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,417 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding

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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796 AYB is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 73,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 796 AYB, 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 46 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 796 AYB registered?

796 AYB is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 29 February 1980.

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