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XAB 338

1959 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,441 mi
Last recorded51,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 338
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1959
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion in battery frame.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,175 miles

slight wear/play n/side and o/side kingpins and bushes. (or pins and bearings.)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,899 miles

battery clamp held with wire feels secure.

slight play/wear front king pins and bushes.

w/washers weak flow.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,734 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,597 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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XAB 338 is a 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAB 338, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 67 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAB 338 registered?

XAB 338 is a 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 10 June 1959.

Is XAB 338 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 338 shows 7 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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