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EPT 540X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,389 mi
Last recorded76,389 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 540X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,389 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,222 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 31 May 2019 84,822 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 24 May 2018 84,633 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 24 May 2018 84,631 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 May 2017 84,419 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 25 May 2017 84,417 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking SPHERE (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking VALVE (3.6.A.1)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,252 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 31 May 2016 84,251 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 83,821 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 83,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 83,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 82,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 82,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 81,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 80,400 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 80,398 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 79,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 79,706 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 78,143 miles

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

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

advise accumulators slightly wet

Pass 4 May 2007 75,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 73,786 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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EPT 540X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 82,611 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPT 540X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPT 540X registered?

EPT 540X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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