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YVV 81W

1981 Rolls Royce Saloon

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 81W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,587 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 65,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mark in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,587 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 65,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front steering arms slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2012 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front steering arms slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,587 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,587 miles

green fluid leak o/s front & o/s rear

Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,587 miles

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

green fluid leak o/s front & o/s rear

Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,587 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 65,587 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,363 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,629 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Saloon?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
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YVV 81W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Saloon in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVV 81W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YVV 81W registered?

YVV 81W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 11 May 1981.

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