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P309 BUB

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,325 mi
Last recorded52,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 BUB
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 50,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 49,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 46,814 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 43,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,163 miles

Slight oil leak

Wear to inner tread area's on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,009 miles

Wear to inner tread area on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,287 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 36,287 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 33,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,139 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 20,365 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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P309 BUB is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P309 BUB, 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 29 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 P309 BUB registered?

P309 BUB is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P309 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 BUB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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