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D585 ELL

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,390 mi
Last recorded135,390 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD585 ELL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,390 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

all tyres showing signs of cracking.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,361 miles

Front axle corroded

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Suspension unit leaking oil

Fail 21 Nov 2015 135,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front axle corroded

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Suspension unit leaking oil

Pass 12 Mar 2009 135,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 135,050 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 134,574 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 134,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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D585 ELL is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 82,504 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D585 ELL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D585 ELL registered?

D585 ELL is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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