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HTK 659

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,644 mi
Last recorded98,644 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTK 659
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,999 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 84,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,551 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,718 miles

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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HTK 659 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HTK 659, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTK 659 registered?

HTK 659 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is HTK 659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTK 659 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTK 659 have outstanding finance?

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