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B388 SRE

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,601 mi
Last recorded96,601 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 SRE
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre as slight cut in side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,884 miles

all 4 tyres showing cracks

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,765 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,181 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 92,181 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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B388 SRE is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 76,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B388 SRE, 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 41 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 B388 SRE registered?

B388 SRE is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B388 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B388 SRE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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