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KIJ 178

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,343 mi
Last recorded42,343 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIJ 178
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 42,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,171 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 39,171 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leaking under bonnet offside brake block (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 39,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,774 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,545 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f lower shock absorber mount/ball joint worn(just acceptable)

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint slight play/lift

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on outer edge

o/s/f shock absorber moist(just acceptable)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,342 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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KIJ 178 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 71,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KIJ 178, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIJ 178 registered?

KIJ 178 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is KIJ 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIJ 178 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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