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MD57 YKW

2008 Rolls Royce Phantom

Black Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,833 mi
Last recorded11,833 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom25,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YKW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 11,833 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre excessively perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre excessively perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TYRE SIZE - Front Axle - 255/50R21

TYRE SIZE - Rear Axle - 285/45R21

Vehicle showing notable signs of the vehicle having been stood for a prolonged period of time

Fail 24 Aug 2022 11,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge. 255/50r21 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. Dot 36/07 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. Dot 36/07 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 11,802 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 11,787 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 11,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 11,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 11,499 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 10,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 9,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 4,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,784 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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MD57 YKW is a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom in Black with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 25,910 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 MD57 YKW, 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 18 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MD57 YKW is a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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