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P862 KOJ

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,217 mi
Last recorded45,217 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 KOJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,426 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 40,426 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,908 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2017 37,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,571 miles

Offside both tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 9 Apr 2008 27,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 27,001 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,711 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn?

Based on 2,281 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Headlamp aim too low 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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P862 KOJ is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Dawn fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P862 KOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Dawn typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P862 KOJ is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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