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PJT 404J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit47,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 404J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,109 miles

Engine Has Oil Leak

Exhaust Badly Worn

Wipers Poor

Fail 10 Apr 2013 97,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very soft suspension damping

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very soft suspension damping

Fail 21 Dec 2012 97,867 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake discs corroded

offside front window inoperative

windscreen washer switch moved to flick switch below steering wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,096 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox not engaging in neutral all the time

some rear brake pipes secured by tie raps

Fail 11 Jun 2010 97,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox not engaging in neutral all the time

some rear brake pipes secured by tie raps

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,435 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 97,968 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 95,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 95,181 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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PJT 404J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 47,184 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJT 404J, 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 55 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 PJT 404J registered?

PJT 404J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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