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PAU 281W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,499 mi
Last recorded59,499 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAU 281W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,321 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,321 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust seperating on clamp under load (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in two places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,002 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 58,176 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,706 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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PAU 281W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 82,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAU 281W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PAU 281W registered?

PAU 281W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is PAU 281W safe to buy?

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