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LEK 397

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,127 mi
Last recorded90,127 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEK 397
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,127 miles

both headlight image on limit

engine/gearbox damp

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,024 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension spheres slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe from pump to main line deteriorated (showing heavy cracking)

Fail 15 Feb 2022 90,024 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension spheres slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe from pump to main line deteriorated (showing heavy cracking)

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated As Marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,517 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 89,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,262 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear dampness around suspension levelling valve

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

dampness around power steering pipes and components

fuel hose from fuel pump to main feed line deteriorated advise attention

various small leaks from transmission and rear differential areas

Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear dampness around suspension levelling valve

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

dampness around power steering pipes and components

fuel hose from fuel pump to main feed line deteriorated advise attention

various small leaks from transmission and rear differential areas

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,580 miles

Nearside Rear dampness around suspension levelling valve

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner and outer tread and showing light cracking

Rear nearside and offside suspension rams damp

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

various oil leaks evident from underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2018 88,578 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear dampness around suspension levelling valve

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner and outer tread and showing light cracking

Rear nearside and offside suspension rams damp

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

various oil leaks evident from underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,795 miles

Both Rear Suspension Rams Damp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Indicator Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various Oil And Fluid Leaks From Vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre showing light cracking

Rear nearside and offside self levelling rams showing dampness

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various oil leaks evident from underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre showing light cracking

Rear nearside and offside self levelling rams showing dampness

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various oil leaks evident from underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,767 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,767 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,767 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to offside front floor pan

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,767 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

previous welded repairs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,724 miles

Oil leak

wear to both front brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2010 87,724 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,253 miles

Oil leak

strong smell of fuel from vehicle-no leaks visible

Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 85,092 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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LEK 397 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 74,708 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 LEK 397, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LEK 397 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 4 January 1982.

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