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VLY 50X

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,601 mi
Last recorded56,601 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLY 50X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,601 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 56,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 50,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 50,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Serious fluid leak (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 47,988 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 47,942 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 47,942 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 47,887 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Fail 1 May 2010 47,887 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 5 May 2009 47,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,012 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 5,221 miles

Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VLY 50X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 74,708 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 VLY 50X, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLY 50X registered?

VLY 50X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 19 January 1982.

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