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KHV 696W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHV 696W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 155,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel holed through corrosion (tapped up) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive chassis/in engine bay 4 way connector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 154,045 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 154,045 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 154,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 154,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 153,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 153,424 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension spring cups starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2012 152,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Clamp missing on tailpipe

Front calipers damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 152,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 151,682 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 151,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 150,836 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 150,836 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 150,545 miles

lhm oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 150,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 150,061 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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KHV 696W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 82,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KHV 696W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KHV 696W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 11 June 1981.

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