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A699 XLG

1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 XLG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,607 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 123,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 122,848 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 122,848 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak needs attention ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 122,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,330 miles

headlamps our r/h/d

speedo meter reads in m.p.h.

exhaust system corroded and patch up in parts but not leaking

fog lamp on offside rear

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,122 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 119,122 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,117 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 115,540 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,733 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 112,733 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 109,752 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 109,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 107,237 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 105,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 103,984 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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A699 XLG is a 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 74,760 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 A699 XLG, 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 42 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A699 XLG is a 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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