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RRD 160R

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit80,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 160R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,677 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,384 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 108,331 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking at rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 104,903 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom of suspension leg (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play u/j (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,701 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 97,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,457 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,456 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,798 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 96,798 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,166 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 94,412 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,021 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 106,016 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 106,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 117,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RRD 160R is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 RRD 160R, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RRD 160R is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 23 November 1983.

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