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A8 PBX

1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit61,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PBX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 70,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,140 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 68,711 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 63,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 60,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,607 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,773 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,773 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,913 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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A8 PBX is a 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 61,068 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 A8 PBX, 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 31 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 PBX is a 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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