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YKR 242X

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,928 mi
Last recorded75,928 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 242X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,928 miles

vehicle very corroded underside

Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,016 miles

vehicle very corroded underside

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,129 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2016 72,997 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion all along floor of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,496 miles

corrosion all along floor of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,196 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,196 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,482 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion around chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,103 miles

corrosion around chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,491 miles

corrosion around underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2010 67,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,902 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion around rear suspension spring mounting

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,093 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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YKR 242X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YKR 242X, 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

How do I check the history of YKR 242X?

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What year was YKR 242X registered?

YKR 242X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 23 April 1982.

Is YKR 242X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 242X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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