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H78 YHV

1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,011 mi
Last recorded210,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur76,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 YHV
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 210,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 210,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 198,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 188,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 188,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 176,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 176,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 164,438 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 151,015 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,838 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 137,831 miles

Central Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,518 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 123,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake judder

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

oil leal

slight corrosion in near side rear suspension pipe, main

Fail 10 Dec 2015 106,936 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower brake judder

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leal

slight corrosion in near side rear suspension pipe, main

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,618 miles

nearside front tyre has perished

nearside rear tyre has worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has perished

nearside rear tyre has worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 97,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 96,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,242 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s and n/s rear axle dampers slight leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 95,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s and n/s rear axle dampers slight leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,653 miles

small nearside anti vibration shock absorber leaking

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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H78 YHV is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 76,404 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H78 YHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 35 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H78 YHV is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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