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C731 EUL

1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,109 mi
Last recorded157,109 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur75,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC731 EUL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 157,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 156,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 155,415 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 154,578 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 154,577 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 152,839 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 148,985 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 148,981 miles

Emissions not tested tick over too fast for co test (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2017 146,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

edges of front tyres wearing

oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2016 145,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

edges of front tyres wearing

oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2015 145,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 143,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 142,766 miles

Oil leak

front wipers are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 141,676 miles

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

suspension pipe rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2012 141,676 miles

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

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

suspension pipe rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 138,581 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 136,783 miles

rear suspension pipes rusty

slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Fail 3 Feb 2009 136,773 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 6 Feb 2008 134,887 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Nov 2006 133,002 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 132,382 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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C731 EUL is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 75,606 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 C731 EUL, 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 41 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C731 EUL is a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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