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SWH 378T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,632 mi
Last recorded70,632 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit84,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 378T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,612 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 70,612 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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SWH 378T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 84,422 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 Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWH 378T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWH 378T?

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What year was SWH 378T registered?

SWH 378T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is SWH 378T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 378T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWH 378T have outstanding finance?

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