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KAR 1A

1979 Rolls Royce Saloon

Gold Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,721 mi
Last recorded55,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 1A
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 55,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 55,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,581 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,580 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Saloon?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
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KAR 1A is a 1979 Rolls Royce Saloon in Gold with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAR 1A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAR 1A?

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What year was KAR 1A registered?

KAR 1A is a 1979 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is KAR 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 1A 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.

Does KAR 1A have outstanding finance?

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