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DLS 652Y

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLS 652Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 52,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 52,624 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight leak at n/s suspension unit rear

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,376 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,376 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 52,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,771 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,719 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,478 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,827 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 49,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,944 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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DLS 652Y is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 54,774 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 DLS 652Y, 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 43 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 DLS 652Y registered?

DLS 652Y is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 8 March 1983.

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