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C406 VPM

1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,109 mi
Last recorded75,109 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 VPM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 75,073 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,016 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,899 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 74,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 74,059 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very slight cracking to sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,559 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

coil springs showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear outrigger very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills and inner sills very heavily corroded

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded around drain hole

oil leak around engine area

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,004 miles

boot floor very heavily corroded

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front and rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front and rear inner and outer sills very heavily corroded

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

rear crossmember very heavily corroded

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,982 miles

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

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

play in nearside front trackrod end

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,973 miles

damp to offside rear suspension component

oil leak to engine

perrishing to front axle bushes

slight play to both front wheels

slight play to both rear wheels

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,432 miles

small oil leak to engine,slight play to the nearside front wheel.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,036 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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C406 VPM is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C406 VPM, 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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C406 VPM is a 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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