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PPL 12X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,078 mi
Last recorded89,078 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 12X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear shock weak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,292 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,292 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 80,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,794 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,430 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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PPL 12X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PPL 12X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPL 12X?

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What year was PPL 12X registered?

PPL 12X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is PPL 12X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPL 12X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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