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1953 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEP 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,866 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,311 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,157 miles

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

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

centre steering idler knocks when steering is being shaken no excessive play found

Fail 12 Jul 2011 47,152 miles

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

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

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

centre steering idler knocks when steering is being shaken no excessive play found

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,178 miles

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

rear springs have covers cannot fully inspect leaves

Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,178 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

rear springs have covers cannot fully inspect leaves

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,472 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

lot of oil around self oilers ?

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,793 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,740 miles

steering box has slight fluid leak or is it the self oiler

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,926 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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SEP 1 is a 1953 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SEP 1, 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 73 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 SEP 1 registered?

SEP 1 is a 1953 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 11 December 1953.

Is SEP 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEP 1 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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