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AJZ 9229

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,987 mi
Last recorded132,987 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 9229
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,987 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 132,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,696 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 132,696 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 132,514 miles

corrosion to both the rear coil springs

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

perishing to the sub frame mounts

slight corrosion to the rear coil spring mounts

slight oil leak

slight play in the steering joints

Fail 12 Jun 2018 132,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to the rear coil springs

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

perishing to the sub frame bushes

play in the steering joints

slight oil leak

unable to see all the brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,489 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 134,285 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT CALIPERS HAVE SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID ON THEM BUT NO LEAK FOUND

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2015 132,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 132,439 miles

off side rear tyre has a cut across the tread but not deep to see the cords

Pass 4 Jun 2013 132,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 132,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 132,277 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 132,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 131,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 131,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 131,213 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 131,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f headlamp backing begining to corrode

n/s/r tyre begining to split

o/s/r brake disc poor condition

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 21 Jul 2006 130,525 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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AJZ 9229 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,276 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 AJZ 9229, 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 38 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 AJZ 9229 registered?

AJZ 9229 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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