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R303 JCU

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,404 mi
Last recorded29,404 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 JCU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,186 miles

nearside rear suspension damper leaking slightly

Fail 9 May 2014 28,186 miles

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear suspension damper leaking slightly

Pass 16 May 2013 28,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 27,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,798 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,562 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 20,733 miles

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

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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R303 JCU is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R303 JCU, 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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What year was R303 JCU registered?

R303 JCU is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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