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A581 SYW

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit80,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA581 SYW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 100,189 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working (4.4.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,162 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum and noisy (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,112 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bottom ball joint (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 100,102 miles

corrosion noted on rear brake pipes

general corrosion underside

Fail 5 May 2015 100,102 miles

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

corrosion noted on rear brake pipes

general corrosion underside

Pass 15 May 2014 100,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 100,075 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 100,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 100,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 100,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 100,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 100,002 miles

rear suspension height lower than normal

Fail 14 May 2008 100,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear suspension height lower than normal

Pass 22 May 2007 99,995 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 99,995 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2006 99,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 99,969 miles

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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A581 SYW is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 A581 SYW, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A581 SYW registered?

A581 SYW is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 5 October 1983.

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