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M524 LYL

1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,491 mi
Last recorded132,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit56,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 LYL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 132,491 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 131,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 130,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 126,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 126,229 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 125,350 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 125,104 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

indicator and hazard warning visual telltale lamps not working

Pass 17 Jul 2013 124,892 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges of treads

multifunction display intermittent fault

Fail 11 Jul 2013 124,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges of treads

multifunction display intermittent fault

Fail 12 Jun 2013 124,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

dampers on rearaxle front mountings leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2012
Fail 30 May 2012

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 123,756 miles

slight binding on o/s/r brake both rear tyres well woprn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,300 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 116,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 113,478 miles

rear brake discs rusty slight blow on exhaust tyres starting to wear

Pass 15 Mar 2006 111,812 miles

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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M524 LYL is a 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M524 LYL, 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 M524 LYL registered?

M524 LYL is a 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M524 LYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M524 LYL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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