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A8 DYT

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,268 mi
Last recorded72,268 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DYT
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,268 miles

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

both front tyres date stamped 2011..

both rear tyres date stamped 2015

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,222 miles

both front tyres date stamped 2011..

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,127 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres date stamped 2011

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,730 miles

both front tyres date stamped 2011

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,263 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,039 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Park brake just met efficiency.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,866 miles

Both rear tyre treads on the edges wearing thin.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,309 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,781 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 66,676 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,158 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,841 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,957 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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A8 DYT is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 DYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 DYT registered?

A8 DYT is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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