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P859 LRD

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur40,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 LRD
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,402 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 136,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 136,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 135,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 133,101 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 135,471 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres edges worn

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,348 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,347 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 135,221 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear diff hase a major oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,184 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 102,184 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 100,228 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,260 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 66,260 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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P859 LRD is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P859 LRD, 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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P859 LRD is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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