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M438 GGP

1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,676 mi
Last recorded80,676 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit61,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 GGP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion evident along bottom edge of sills, covers fitted unable to examine further

Fail 5 Nov 2013 68,208 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion evident along bottom edge of sills, covers fitted unable to examine further

Fail 12 Nov 2012

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,083 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,363 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 40,363 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,056 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 32,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 24,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 17,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M438 GGP is a 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 61,068 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 M438 GGP, 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 31 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M438 GGP is a 1995 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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