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F78 FPW

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,325 mi
Last recorded141,325 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 FPW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 141,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2008 137,393 miles

CO level high

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to sill, floors, boddy, front and rear subframes, rear spring cups and suspension components

dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

dampness around offside front suspension componets - possible due to repair to brake pipe

nearside front, nearside rear and offside front tyre sidewalls and treads perishing

play in steering

power steering noisy and slight dampness

Fail 18 Dec 2008 137,383 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

CO level high

Oil leak

corrosion to sill, floors, boddy, front and rear subframes, rear spring cups and suspension components

nearside front, nearside rear and offside front tyre sidewalls and treads perishing

play in steering

Pass 10 May 2006 137,329 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside head lamp flickers

offside rear tyre low

spare tyre flat

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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F78 FPW is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 F78 FPW, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F78 FPW registered?

F78 FPW is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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