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A396 SYL

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,288 mi
Last recorded47,288 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA396 SYL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,981 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,883 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,784 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,947 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 37,944 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,932 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,787 miles

long travel parking brake

Pass 22 Apr 2011 34,713 miles

long travel parking brake

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,942 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,124 miles

Hand brake disc pads apear to wearing close to limit. †only dismantling will confirm this

N/s front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,808 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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A396 SYL is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 54,774 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 A396 SYL, 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 43 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 A396 SYL registered?

A396 SYL is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is A396 SYL safe to buy?

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