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LJ 8

2006 Rolls Royce Phantom

Pink Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,149 mi
Last recorded184,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom34,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ 8
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 184,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drivers door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 184,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected loosing air when raised (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected loosing air when raised (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drivers door mirror glass discolouring

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension system failure warning

Pass 26 Sep 2024 177,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 168,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 168,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 168,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 168,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 165,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 165,751 miles

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 153,287 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 137,183 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 131,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 124,505 miles

n/s/f tyre low outer

o/s/f tyre low inner and outer

Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 90,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 76,115 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2009 62,525 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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LJ 8 is a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom in Pink with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 34,711 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 Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ 8, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LJ 8 is a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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