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E814 HPJ

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,778 mi
Last recorded49,778 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 HPJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 49,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,878 miles

Rear Both Rear Tyres starting to show signs of age deterioration to side walls.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,525 miles

Rear Both Rear Tyres starting to show bad age deterioration of rubber.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,469 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 44,150 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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E814 HPJ is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E814 HPJ, 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 E814 HPJ registered?

E814 HPJ is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E814 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E814 HPJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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