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RYO 266Y

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur64,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 266Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,376 miles

off side rear brake pipe clip corroding.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

off side rear brake pipe clip corroding.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,376 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,376 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK BOOT IN POOR CONDTION.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 96,891 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,820 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE LINK TUBE IN POOR CONDTION.

NEAR SIDE FRONT SILENCER TEMP. REPAIR.

NEAR SIDE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING MOUNTING WELD REPAIRED BUT IN POOR CONDTION.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end 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.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,625 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 95,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,083 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 95,070 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 94,616 miles

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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RYO 266Y is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 64,676 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 RYO 266Y, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RYO 266Y is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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