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P971 RHV

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,493 mi
Last recorded35,493 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 RHV
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,049 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 35,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,736 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,847 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 33,846 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,242 miles

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,236 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2012 33,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 31,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,182 miles

parking brake travel slightly long

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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P971 RHV is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P971 RHV, 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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What year was P971 RHV registered?

P971 RHV is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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