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SYX 572

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit52,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYX 572
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 108,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 108,313 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,407 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 107,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,433 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 103,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,790 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 99,785 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking ALL 4 (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,890 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 95,889 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,176 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 90,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 84,676 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,042 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 79,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 75,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2015 74,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 71,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 69,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,170 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 66,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 65,974 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 65,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 63,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 63,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 61,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No sun visor fitted.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No sun visor fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,181 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 60,173 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,993 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,523 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 52,233 miles

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

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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SYX 572 is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 52,233 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 SYX 572, 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 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SYX 572 is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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