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C288 XLO

1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC288 XLO
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,429 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,801 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,788 miles

both rear spring cups slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 107,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 103,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 101,979 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 99,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 95,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 91,643 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 91,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil spring lower cradle's starting to corrode

engine oil leak

fuel pipe under bonnet starting to fray

n/s and o/s c.o 3.2%

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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C288 XLO is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 74,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C288 XLO, 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 40 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 C288 XLO registered?

C288 XLO is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 25 February 1986.

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