MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Handbrake release broken.
Multiple small oil leaks
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside rear, subframe shock absorber is weeping
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Handbrake release broken
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear of the vehicle is bouncy. (5.3.2 (b))
Small chip in "A" zone
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Handbrake release broken
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear of the vehicle is bouncy. (5.3.2 (b))
Small chip in "A" zone
Front number plate deteriorated
Slight play in all wheel bearings
Tyres slightly cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking Both callipers (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)
Fluid leak behind Nearside front bunper
Front number plate deteriorated
Mineral fluid low on dash
Rear suspension has negligible dampening effect
Slight play in all wheel bearings
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?
Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P717 BDF is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,631 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 Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P717 BDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was P717 BDF registered?
P717 BDF is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P717 BDF safe to buy?
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