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E756 LYR

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,077 mi
Last recorded51,077 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE756 LYR
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 51,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 51,058 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 51,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to outer door sills

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,188 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,054 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,694 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 45,934 miles

Washer switch defective

Fail 28 May 2012 45,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washer switch defective

Fail 16 Jan 2012 45,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre split on outer edge but no cords visible yet

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,030 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perished and nearside front wearing on outer tread

slight surface corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,810 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,384 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,663 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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E756 LYR is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E756 LYR, 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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E756 LYR is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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