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PLH 776

1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,537 mi
Last recorded99,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn51,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 776
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1955
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2023 99,537 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 96,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 88,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,583 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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PLH 776 is a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 51,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLH 776, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 71 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLH 776 registered?

PLH 776 is a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 18 January 1955.

Is PLH 776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLH 776 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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