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E270 HFG

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 HFG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 130,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete outer sill under silver panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete outer sill under silver panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 130,235 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Forward caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete outer sill under silver panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete outer sill under silver panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,626 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 124,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,247 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,427 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 82,335 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,661 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,035 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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E270 HFG is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E270 HFG, 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 38 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 E270 HFG registered?

E270 HFG is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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