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DEF 156T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,007 mi
Last recorded58,007 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEF 156T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,007 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

corrosion under car

Fail 25 Sep 2019 58,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 coil springs corroding

corrosion under car

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,996 miles

B/pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Oil leaks

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearting

Pass 2 May 2017 57,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,936 miles

N/S track rod end slight play

Oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,910 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,890 miles

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,852 miles

slight oil leaks from engine / gearbox /steering and diff

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,815 miles

oil leaks from engine, gearbox & diff casing

steering rack & hoses damp

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,765 miles

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff casing

power steering fluid level low

steering rack and hoses damp

Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,765 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

power steering fluid level low

steering rack and hoses damp

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff casing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,605 miles

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

diff casing damp

engine and gearbox leaking oil

n/s exhaust leaking slightly at joint with front silencer

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,370 miles

parking brake reading slightly low

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,356 miles

some light surface corrosion appearing on chassis

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,309 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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DEF 156T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEF 156T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DEF 156T registered?

DEF 156T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 8 January 1979.

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