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FIB 196

1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,785 mi
Last recorded64,785 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit74,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 196
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,697 miles

it is unclear during test whether rear suspension self levelling is operating correctly

most hydraulic (brake and suspension system pipes) corroded to some degree

Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,663 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,641 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,328 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,109 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 64,091 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,982 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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FIB 196 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIB 196, 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.

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What year was FIB 196 registered?

FIB 196 is a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 19 March 1982.

Is FIB 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 196 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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