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ULA 785W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2006
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 785W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2006 91,220 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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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ULA 785W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 71,602 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULA 785W, 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 45 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 ULA 785W registered?

ULA 785W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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