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HNV 256X

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,573 mi
Last recorded79,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur64,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNV 256X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,458 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,267 miles

Compliant bushes on front suspension showing signs of deterioration. O/S/R handbrake mechanism showing signs of rusting.

Pass 30 May 2009 77,550 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,287 miles

o/side rear hand brake cable showing of deterioration also exhaust

Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

BOTH REAR SPRING CUPS SHOWING OF RUSTING

N/SIDE DOWN PIPE SHOWING DETERIORATION

Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight seep of power steering fluid O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge O/S headlamp has slightly diminished beam pattern

Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,178 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 66,176 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

N/SIDE WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

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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HNV 256X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HNV 256X, 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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HNV 256X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 19 February 1982.

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