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E489 CGO

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,002 mi
Last recorded78,002 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Spur138,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 CGO
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 75,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 75,561 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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E489 CGO is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 138,838 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 E489 CGO, 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 28 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E489 CGO registered?

E489 CGO is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E489 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 CGO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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