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C8 PBD

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,472 mi
Last recorded37,472 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit52,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PBD
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 37,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,469 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 36,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 35,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,021 miles

slight lift / play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,870 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,703 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,586 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,431 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 33,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,904 miles

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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C8 PBD is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 52,233 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 C8 PBD, 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 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 PBD registered?

C8 PBD is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is C8 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 PBD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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