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SLK 43

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,047 mi
Last recorded36,047 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 43
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 36,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 35,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 35,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 35,795 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 35,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 35,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 34,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 34,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 34,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,373 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,114 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 30,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 30,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,839 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,625 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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SLK 43 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLK 43, 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 38 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SLK 43?

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What year was SLK 43 registered?

SLK 43 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 20 September 1988.

Is SLK 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLK 43 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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