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PYP 259

1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Beige Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,633 mi
Last recorded39,633 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn51,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYP 259
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1955
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,510 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory seat belt removed for retest

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,458 miles

Bushes in both rear shock absorber links slightly worn

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear spring covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 39,423 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear spring covers fitted

steering pulls to offside

tyre side walls cracking/perished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,262 miles

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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PYP 259 is a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Beige with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYP 259, 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.

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What year was PYP 259 registered?

PYP 259 is a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 31 March 1955.

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