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N501 HTU

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,444 mi
Last recorded30,444 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur40,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 HTU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,444 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,444 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,416 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,338 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 30,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 30,253 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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N501 HTU is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 40,958 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 HTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N501 HTU registered?

N501 HTU is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N501 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 HTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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