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GRU 1

1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,537 mi
Last recorded68,537 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit61,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 68,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 66,431 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,381 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,882 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Minor oil leaks present

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,234 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 60,234 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,879 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,663 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 55,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,691 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,454 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,843 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,130 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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GRU 1 is a 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 61,068 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 GRU 1, 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 31 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GRU 1 registered?

GRU 1 is a 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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