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HIL 4417

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,644 mi
Last recorded126,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith75,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 4417
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,644 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 125,765 miles

o/s and n/s rear floor corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,736 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s rear floor corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 124,480 miles

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Fail 18 Nov 2013 124,452 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 123,506 miles

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2010 122,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 119,466 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 119,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 118,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 118,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 117,222 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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HIL 4417 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,421 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 Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIL 4417, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIL 4417 registered?

HIL 4417 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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