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FAD 186Y

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,579 mi
Last recorded41,579 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur64,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAD 186Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,883 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,612 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 40,612 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,418 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 39,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wishbone spring location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,114 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 39,114 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 39,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,903 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 38,900 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,814 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside exhaust downpipe rubbing engine block

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner headlamp misted up

Slight mineral oil leak from both brake pumps

Slight mineral oil leak from brake accumulater valve bodies.

Slight mineral oil leak from offside rear height control valve

Slight play in nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,203 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 35,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,561 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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FAD 186Y is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 64,676 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 FAD 186Y, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FAD 186Y is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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