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PPL 22X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,600 mi
Last recorded81,600 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 22X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,600 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,417 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,396 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,228 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,228 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,404 miles

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 Aug 2011 77,782 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 77,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 77,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2008 76,807 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2007 75,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 73,778 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 22X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 22X, 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

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What year was PPL 22X registered?

PPL 22X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 31 August 1981.

Is PPL 22X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPL 22X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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