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VOD 997J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,468 mi
Last recorded40,468 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 997J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,932 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 39,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,181 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nsf shocker has light misting of oil

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,142 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 39,018 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 May 2010 38,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 38,167 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wiper blade split at end.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,772 miles

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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VOD 997J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VOD 997J, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOD 997J registered?

VOD 997J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for VOD 997J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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