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WSF 780Y

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,250 mi
Last recorded77,250 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSF 780Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower spring mount corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 77,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 77,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage fouling steering column u/ j (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,098 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,098 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,968 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,100 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,100 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,944 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,142 miles

corrosion at rear coil springs mountings

prop shaft rubber couplings starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2011 74,046 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

co emission high, just within limits

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,881 miles

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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WSF 780Y is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WSF 780Y, 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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WSF 780Y is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 6 October 1982.

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