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DBR 144N

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,429 mi
Last recorded13,429 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit52,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBR 144N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 13,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 12,958 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Oct 2023 12,768 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Oct 2022 12,514 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Nov 2021 12,019 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,660 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Aug 2019 11,634 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Apr 2018 11,612 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 11,274 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 11,270 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil brake distribution valve (3.6.E.1)

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

all tyres are cracked and perished in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight perishing on all tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,843 miles

Slight perishing on all tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,102 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 9,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,956 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 8,957 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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DBR 144N is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DBR 144N, 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 DBR 144N registered?

DBR 144N is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is DBR 144N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBR 144N shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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