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E823 TEW

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,396 mi
Last recorded37,396 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur82,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 TEW
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,396 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,284 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear suspension pipes damp

Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,283 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,623 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

diff oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 34,014 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,820 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r brake disc pitted inner face

o/s/r brake disc pitted inner face

Fail 6 Jan 2012 33,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r brake disc pitted inner face

o/s/r brake disc pitted inner face

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,166 miles

offside rear park brake has little movement

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no rear seat belts fitted -folding seats

Fail 29 Jul 2009 31,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no rear seat belts fitted -folding seats

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,625 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,618 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,665 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside rear subframe damper slight misting of oil.

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,467 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2006 27,467 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2005 25,660 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 25,660 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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E823 TEW is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,276 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 E823 TEW, 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 38 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 E823 TEW registered?

E823 TEW is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 26 January 1988.

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