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L501 TYS

1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,488 mi
Last recorded187,488 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit56,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 TYS
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 187,488 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 187,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 180,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect sub-frame shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 180,272 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 170,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 170,515 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 169,721 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 169,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 159,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 151,566 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 151,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 139,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,819 miles

Chips in windscreen n/s

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,679 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,224 miles

O/S/F front caliper damp(BUT NO LEAKS FOUND)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,264 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,135 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 78,526 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L501 TYS is a 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 56,355 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 L501 TYS, 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 32 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 L501 TYS registered?

L501 TYS is a 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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