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E849 XRH

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,706 mi
Last recorded56,706 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE849 XRH
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,312 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 55,359 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,693 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,693 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,888 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,921 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,921 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 48,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,217 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 46,183 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 45,612 miles

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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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E849 XRH is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E849 XRH, 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 E849 XRH registered?

E849 XRH is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 22 July 1988.

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