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E653 PMK

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,884 mi
Last recorded173,884 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 PMK
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 173,884 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear suspension arms corroded

o/s r inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 171,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 169,163 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 166,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 166,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 160,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 158,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 152,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 135,122 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 135,116 miles

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

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

Two warning lights on dash covered up. Park brake pedal travel. Corrosion of metal fuel pipes. Corrosion of N/S/R and O/S/R suspension coil spring bottom mountings. Corrosion of Lower front and rear body panels. Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 122,470 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 122,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 114,544 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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E653 PMK is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E653 PMK, 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 E653 PMK registered?

E653 PMK is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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