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D696 LUG

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,724 mi
Last recorded132,724 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD696 LUG
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 132,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 127,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,857 miles

Play in inner steering joints

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,966 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weep from pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 124,966 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weep from pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 124,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 21 Nov 2018 124,012 miles

Offside Rear rear brake corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,868 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 122,868 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 121,021 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 119,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 118,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 118,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 118,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 117,507 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 117,507 miles

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

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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D696 LUG is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 76,870 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 D696 LUG, 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 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D696 LUG is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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