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P743 YGJ

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 YGJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre scuffing the tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2015 87,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,258 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,897 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,897 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,945 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm in places

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,944 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

both rear tyres on 2mm in places

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,668 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,668 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,259 miles

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 70,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,051 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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P743 YGJ is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P743 YGJ, 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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P743 YGJ is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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