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VBL 5

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,559 mi
Last recorded10,559 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 5
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Cloud
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2009 10,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 9,624 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
brake binding 56
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VBL 5 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBL 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBL 5 registered?

VBL 5 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VBL 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBL 5 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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