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GVF 388T

1979 Rolls Royce Saloon

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 388T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 80,121 miles

Cut NSR tyre sidewall 23mm

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF top sill edge corroded

NSR fog light not working

OSF seat belt red button top missing

OSF sill to wing insecure

OSF wing mounting plate to sub frame corroded

OSR reverse light not working

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper ends insecure at front edge not connected to mount

Steering slight roughness

Fail 6 May 2009 80,120 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Cut NSR tyre sidewall 23mm

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF top sill edge corroded

NSR fog light not working

OSF seat belt red button top missing

OSF sill to wing insecure

OSF wing mounting plate to sub frame corroded

OSR reverse light not working

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper ends insecure at front edge not connected to mount

Steering slight roughness

Fail 6 Apr 2009 80,117 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Cut NSR tyre sidewall 23 MM long

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF flap not fixed in wheel arch

NSF upper sill under door corroded

NSR fog light not working

NSR wheel arch corroded

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

OSF seat belt anchor red button cover missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear seat base not fitted

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Saloon?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
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GVF 388T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Saloon in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVF 388T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVF 388T registered?

GVF 388T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 8 March 1979.

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