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FWD 709Y

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,705 mi
Last recorded49,705 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 709Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,615 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,523 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 43,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,359 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 42,359 miles

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

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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FWD 709Y is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 FWD 709Y, 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 43 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 FWD 709Y registered?

FWD 709Y is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 27 May 1983.

Is FWD 709Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 709Y shows 11 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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