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OIL 4538

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,282 mi
Last recorded126,282 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur64,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 4538
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 126,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

signs of corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Jun 2010 126,120 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on underside appears to have been stood

Pass 15 Dec 2008 125,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 125,157 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 125,096 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 124,483 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 124,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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OIL 4538 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 64,676 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 OIL 4538, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 4538 registered?

OIL 4538 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is OIL 4538 safe to buy?

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