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D785 YSA

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,996 mi
Last recorded38,996 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD785 YSA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,996 miles

rear subframe repairs undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,026 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,788 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamps have a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,788 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamps have a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,759 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamps

Fail 22 Jun 2011 36,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamps

Pass 6 May 2010 36,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,726 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak at both rear axle dampers

slight oil leak at power steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,678 miles

slight fluid leak from o/s/r suspension pipe joint

slight oil leak from power strg. ram .

Fail 22 Nov 2008 36,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight fluid leak from o/s/r suspension pipe joint

slight oil leak from power strg. ram .

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,556 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 36,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ADVISE brake warning lamp illuminated

ADVISE evidence of front brakes heating up

ADVISE oil leaks from steering rack rams

Pass 7 Apr 2007 36,537 miles

ADVISE moisture in o/s headlamp

Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,495 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 36,374 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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D785 YSA is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D785 YSA, 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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D785 YSA is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 10 June 1987.

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