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494 FXT

1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

3,661 mi
Last recorded3,661 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud42,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 FXT
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Cloud
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 3,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 2,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 2,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade Starting to Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 2,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade Starting to Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb Blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,797 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear spring covers fitted

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,863 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear spring covers fitted

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 91,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 May 2008 91,079 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 90,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

horn is poor but works

steering has slight wear in drop arm and drag link

Pass 4 Apr 2007 90,123 miles

horn is poor but works

steering has slight wear in drop arm and drag link

Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,571 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
brake binding 56
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494 FXT is a 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 42,544 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 Cloud fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 494 FXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 63 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 494 FXT registered?

494 FXT is a 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, first registered on 15 May 1963.

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