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HSU 485

1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Red Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,327 mi
Last recorded3,327 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn38,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 485
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 3,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 456 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 94,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 84,958 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 80,583 miles

corrosion both sills

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 74,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,119 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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HSU 485 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Red with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 38,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSU 485, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 72 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSU 485 registered?

HSU 485 is a 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 31 December 1954.

Is HSU 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSU 485 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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