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XLJ 342X

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,937 mi
Last recorded72,937 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur64,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 342X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

possible slight noise from osf wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack and bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,616 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 68,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,782 miles

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)

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

damage to offside sill

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,658 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,880 miles

n/sfront tyre slight inner edge wear

o/s front tyre slight outer edge wear

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,376 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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XLJ 342X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 64,676 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLJ 342X, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLJ 342X registered?

XLJ 342X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XLJ 342X safe to buy?

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