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A1 TYV

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,966 mi
Last recorded85,966 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit52,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TYV
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,096 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 77,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,929 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,838 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,456 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,594 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,817 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 31,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,248 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 24,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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A1 TYV is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 52,233 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 TYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 TYV registered?

A1 TYV is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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