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VMX 285X

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,648 mi
Last recorded57,648 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 285X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,270 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,644 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 49,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 49,281 miles

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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VMX 285X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMX 285X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMX 285X registered?

VMX 285X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is VMX 285X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 285X shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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