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GCA 5

1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn51,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCA 5
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,735 miles

n/s and o/s underbody outer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,869 miles

off side rear sil heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,725 miles

heavy corrosion on off side rear sill

Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,725 miles

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

heavy corrosion on off side rear sill

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,692 miles

off side rear body corroded on inner sil

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,501 miles

O/S section of body holed

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 65,239 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 65,232 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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GCA 5 is a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 51,585 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 Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCA 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 71 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCA 5 registered?

GCA 5 is a 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 19 May 1955.

Is GCA 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCA 5 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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