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DSK 653

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,283 mi
Last recorded114,283 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 653
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 114,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,891 miles

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

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 113,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 27 Jan 2021 113,697 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,249 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 113,249 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy corrosion too underside of vehicle and has been undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 113,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 113,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 113,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 112,795 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 112,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 112,487 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 112,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

corrosion to rear sills

o/sf,n/sf and o/sr tyres sidewalls perished

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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DSK 653 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 74,708 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 DSK 653, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSK 653 registered?

DSK 653 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 30 November 1982.

Is DSK 653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 653 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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