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UTU 833V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn92,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 833V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 94,720 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,039 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 94,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2008 92,812 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 92,812 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leaks evident from engine,gearbox, and rear axle

Fail 24 Aug 2007 92,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks evident from engine,gearbox, and rear axle

Pass 17 Jul 2006 89,916 miles

some elecrical wiring on righthand of bulkhead area appears poorly located and "vulnerable"

top suspension arm bolt "support bracket" on nearside appears somewhat distorted, but still secure

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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UTU 833V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 92,812 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 Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTU 833V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UTU 833V?

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What year was UTU 833V registered?

UTU 833V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 25 January 1980.

Is UTU 833V safe to buy?

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