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YLO 51X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,741 mi
Last recorded46,741 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLO 51X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 46,741 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering system. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 46,427 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 46,426 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake pedal. (1.1.15 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 46,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 45,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 45,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,143 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 43,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 43,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,321 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,779 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 40,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,833 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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YLO 51X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 71,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLO 51X, 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 45 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 YLO 51X registered?

YLO 51X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 15 September 1981.

Is YLO 51X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLO 51X shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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