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NHM 982X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHM 982X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 147,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

condition of floors

corrosion on both front lower wings

Pass 6 Oct 2010 144,867 miles

nsf sill corroded

steering rack oil residue

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

gear box leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 144,867 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

nsf - sill corroded

steering rack oil residue

Fail 7 Sep 2009 144,577 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 144,577 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 144,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 144,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

slight play in front road wheels

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2007 143,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 143,035 miles

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

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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NHM 982X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NHM 982X, 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 NHM 982X registered?

NHM 982X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for NHM 982X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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