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FMU 403V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,419 mi
Last recorded102,419 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur73,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 403V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,060 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,534 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,380 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 100,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,047 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,558 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 95,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,788 miles

front brake pads getting low

handbrake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,763 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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FMU 403V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 73,616 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 FMU 403V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMU 403V?

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What year was FMU 403V registered?

FMU 403V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is FMU 403V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMU 403V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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