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UIL 1451

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,710 mi
Last recorded111,710 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit84,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 1451
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 111,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 111,693 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 111,693 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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UIL 1451 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 84,422 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 UIL 1451, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UIL 1451?

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What year was UIL 1451 registered?

UIL 1451 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is UIL 1451 safe to buy?

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