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ACZ 2881

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

37,749 mi
Last recorded37,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 2881
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 37,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 37,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 36,956 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,123 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 36,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 35,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,867 miles

n/s/f brake caliper,bleed nipple slightly damp

Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 30,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,134 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,808 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2013 28,800 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,950 miles

offsdie rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offsdie rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2006 13,216 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 13,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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ACZ 2881 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,788 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 ACZ 2881, 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 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACZ 2881 registered?

ACZ 2881 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is ACZ 2881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 2881 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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