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KYK 979X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,729 mi
Last recorded21,729 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYK 979X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 21,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,549 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,461 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,230 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 21,212 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,827 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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KYK 979X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KYK 979X, 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.

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What year was KYK 979X registered?

KYK 979X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 9 November 1981.

Is KYK 979X safe to buy?

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