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AF 8

2005 Rolls Royce Phantom

Blue Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

142,783 mi
Last recorded142,783 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom41,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF 8
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 142,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 140,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 138,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 136,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 133,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 130,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 125,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,916 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,551 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,380 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,468 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 87,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,011 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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AF 8 is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom in Blue with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 41,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF 8, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF 8 registered?

AF 8 is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AF 8 safe to buy?

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