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J397 ATO

1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,572 mi
Last recorded71,572 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit66,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 ATO
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,572 miles

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

Nearside rear park brake slightly low reading, requires repair or adjustment

vehicle underbody heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,886 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 70,867 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Sill area corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sill area corroded

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,632 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all four brake discs in a condition

Fail 22 Jun 2016 70,629 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all four brake discs in a condition

Pass 20 May 2015 69,859 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,859 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,995 miles

all tyres sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,666 miles

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

all brake/suspension pipes coated in grease restricting inspection of components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,664 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,920 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,221 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,622 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,621 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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J397 ATO is a 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 66,421 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J397 ATO, 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 34 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 J397 ATO registered?

J397 ATO is a 1992 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 5 February 1992.

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