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HYW 656

1946 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Silver Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,377 mi
Last recorded69,377 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 656
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1946
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,193 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,770 miles

slight corrosion front brake hose unions / ferrules.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,471 miles

slight corrosion brake hose ferrules

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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HYW 656 is a 1946 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Silver with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYW 656, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 80 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYW 656 registered?

HYW 656 is a 1946 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 31 December 1946.

Is HYW 656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYW 656 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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