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LRX 399X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,278 mi
Last recorded72,278 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRX 399X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,278 miles

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

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

Underside Generally Corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,408 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both off side shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both off side wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,219 miles

front off side shock has a slight misting of oil

slight fluid leak near pas rack

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,766 miles

signs of pas fluid leak

slight blow on exhasut

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,317 miles

area near PAS is slightly oily

centtre exhasut is starting to deteriorate

metal brake pipes have light surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,013 miles

slight hole in centre exhasut box

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,742 miles

slight play in near side front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,001 miles

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

exhaust clamp poor

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,953 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,278 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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LRX 399X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LRX 399X, 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 LRX 399X registered?

LRX 399X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 7 August 1981.

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