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PPL 14X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 14X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,178 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,985 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,454 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,191 miles

reduced effort from offside hand brake

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,931 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 91,929 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,043 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 90,148 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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PPL 14X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PPL 14X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPL 14X registered?

PPL 14X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is PPL 14X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPL 14X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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