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A878 JPB

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,169 mi
Last recorded56,169 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA878 JPB
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,651 miles

offside and nearside power steering ram has slight seepage from a seal

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 26 May 2009 55,651 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 20 May 2009 55,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

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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A878 JPB is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A878 JPB, 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 A878 JPB registered?

A878 JPB is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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