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N42 LBM

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,988 mi
Last recorded39,988 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit52,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 LBM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 39,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,090 miles

O/s handbrake is not quite as good as n/s.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,776 miles

Handbrake effort is only just acceptable for the mot.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 25,552 miles

Lower gaiters on both front anti roll bar outer links are deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,552 miles

Lower gaiters on both front anti roll bar outer links are deteriorating.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,809 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,266 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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N42 LBM is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 52,233 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 N42 LBM, 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 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N42 LBM registered?

N42 LBM is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N42 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 LBM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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