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A223 WEV

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 WEV
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,819 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 120,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,363 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes generally starting to rust

passengers door mirrow loose

slight play in o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 18 Mar 2008 118,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 116,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 116,223 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 116,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A223 WEV is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 A223 WEV, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A223 WEV registered?

A223 WEV is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A223 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A223 WEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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