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P202 WGS

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur40,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 WGS
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r hubs

Fail 14 May 2018 57,378 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking rear caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r hubs

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,333 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,859 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,181 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,026 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 16,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak on power steering pipe (rack union)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak on power steering pipe (rack union)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 7,296 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 7,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 809 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,982 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,982 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2005 61,185 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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P202 WGS is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P202 WGS, 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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P202 WGS is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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