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P419 PKE

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,850 mi
Last recorded67,850 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 PKE
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,810 miles

o/s front outer sill corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 67,808 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam and flashing on when switched off both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working correctly (3.5 (a))

o/s outer sill at front corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,778 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

headlamp switch sticking

n/s rear tyre worn away on edges

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

washers sticking on

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,765 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,746 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 67,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,863 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres close & perished

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 66,862 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,781 miles

Main beam warning 'tell-tale' light is on when dip beam is active.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking of fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Main beam warning 'tell-tale' light is on when dip beam is active.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,371 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,160 miles

play in o/s front suspension strut lower joint

slight play in n/s front suspension strut lower joint

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,369 miles

fluid around o/s of steering rack

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 61,669 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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P419 PKE is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P419 PKE, 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.

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P419 PKE is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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