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JHT 616

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,198 mi
Last recorded1,198 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit73,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 616
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 1,198 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 1,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 1,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 1,063 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight oil seepage

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play both front lower shocker ball joints

slight surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 9 Feb 2021 1,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight oil seepage

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight play both front lower shocker ball joints

slight surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,122 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 50,122 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,869 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 46,088 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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JHT 616 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 73,777 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 JHT 616, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JHT 616 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 7 November 1980.

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