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TSU 979

1988 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,462 mi
Last recorded46,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 979
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 46,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,945 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 35,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 342,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 342,810 miles

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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TSU 979 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TSU 979, 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 38 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TSU 979?

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What year was TSU 979 registered?

TSU 979 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is TSU 979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 979 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSU 979 have outstanding finance?

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