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KWS 512X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,386 mi
Last recorded178,386 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWS 512X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 178,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres cracked and deteriorated

body condition corroded

oil leak

parking brake only just met requirements adjustment or repair may be reqired

Pass 20 Oct 2014 178,386 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s+O/S front wings are corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 178,387 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated and cracked

Front valance below bumper corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering fluid leak Offside of engine

Slight exhaust blow Nearside manifold

Fail 21 Oct 2013 178,386 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres deteriorated and cracked

Front valance below bumper corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering fluid leak Offside of engine

Slight exhaust blow Nearside manifold

Pass 8 Oct 2012 178,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r arm has had a repair plate welded on to it and undersealed. Welding appears sound and plate heavy duty.

Oil leak

heavy rust to underside and components

oil around gearbox and diff

Fail 28 Sep 2012 178,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

heavy rust to underside and components

oil around gearbox and diff

Pass 18 Jul 2011 178,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak.

General body damaged.

General underbody corrosion.

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 178,386 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak.

General body damaged.

General underbody corrosion.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 178,386 miles

Oil leak

near side rear coil spring cup showing corrosion inside. not effecting spring position loaded/ unloaded, ADVISED CUSTOMER TO REPAIR.

nearside inner sill starting to show signs of surface rust

Pass 21 Jul 2009 177,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 177,978 miles

n/s rear exhaust bracket damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2007 177,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear exhaust bracket damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2007 177,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 176,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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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KWS 512X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWS 512X, 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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What year was KWS 512X registered?

KWS 512X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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