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N700 RRC

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,386 mi
Last recorded154,386 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur40,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 RRC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 154,386 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (Four ) coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are starting to perish, showing signs of cracking in the treads. (255/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most of the rear pipes are corroded.! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 154,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL to the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (FOUR) . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (x2) starting to perish (255/560/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes. ()

Fail 21 Jun 2021 154,274 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (FOUR) . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (x2) starting to perish (255/560/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes. ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 154,267 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively front and offside rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box outer casing deteriorated

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front - nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust centre box outer casing deteriorated

some front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle box outer casing corroded

suspension components front and rear have corrosion but not weakened

Fail 19 Mar 2018 152,893 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel/suspension pipes heavily corroded nearside underneath

power steering noisey in operation

Pass 19 Nov 2016 152,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 152,298 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake release faulty (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,263 miles

light corrosion on offside rear wheel arch and sill

Pass 6 Nov 2014 150,148 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 149,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 149,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 149,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 149,098 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 149,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 148,575 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front shock absorber lower joint.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 148,072 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front shock absorber lower joint.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 146,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 146,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 144,674 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 144,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 140,747 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 134,997 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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N700 RRC is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N700 RRC, 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.

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N700 RRC is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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