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R162 UWF

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,161 mi
Last recorded133,161 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 UWF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 133,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 131,713 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

engine warning light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

signs of oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2011 123,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 123,466 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side suspension low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 116,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 91,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,179 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 76,454 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight dampness / fluid leak by rear subframe damper

slight rock in centre of steering rack

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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R162 UWF is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,788 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R162 UWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R162 UWF registered?

R162 UWF is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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