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EJC 491X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJC 491X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 142,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 142,024 miles

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

possible fluid leak from steering rack

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear coil springs

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2009 141,107 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 141,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 140,270 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

all brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion on brake pipes at centre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 139,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 139,693 miles

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

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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EJC 491X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 71,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJC 491X, 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 45 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 EJC 491X registered?

EJC 491X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for EJC 491X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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