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TBU 476R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,378 mi
Last recorded31,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit26,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBU 476R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,378 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 31,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc (3.5.1i)

car boiled over at end of test

tick over too high

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,113 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 28,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking to steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 23,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 21,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 20,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,746 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,152 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2006 18,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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TBU 476R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 26,733 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 TBU 476R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBU 476R registered?

TBU 476R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 11 March 1977.

Is TBU 476R safe to buy?

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