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TED 800S

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTED 800S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 122,863 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 122,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 122,470 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,343 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,290 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 122,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,016 miles

non pescribed o/s outer rigger corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 118,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 118,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 117,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 117,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 115,178 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 115,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

n/s/r subframe mounting bush shocker weak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 115,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 108,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 108,378 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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TED 800S is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TED 800S, 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.

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What year was TED 800S registered?

TED 800S is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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