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KCL 981N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,512 mi
Last recorded4,512 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCL 981N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 4,512 miles

Borderline areas of corrosion,front and rear brake discs showing signs of vehicle standing

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 4,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 4,304 miles

many areas of borderline corrosion to underside of vehicle inc outer sills.handbrake has borderline reserve travel .exhaust has borderline blow .all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 4,081 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 2,634 miles

n/s sill at rear corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 1,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 358 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 354 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust joint blowing

o/s rear stabilyser bar bent

Pass 24 Jun 2008 98,848 miles

rear exhaust pipe split and blowing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 98,069 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 97,884 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 97,882 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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KCL 981N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KCL 981N, 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 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KCL 981N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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