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A1 ARX

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ARX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sub frame damper (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil subframe damper (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 82,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sub frame damper (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil subframe damper (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under side (drivers floor) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sub frame shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,741 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

strong advise staining around nearside front brake calliper (rear one)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 75,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2014 71,564 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,672 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,520 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,811 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 65,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,852 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 62,890 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 62,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A1 ARX is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,276 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 A1 ARX, 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 38 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 ARX is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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