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ULC 521W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,916 mi
Last recorded10,916 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith77,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULC 521W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 10,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 10,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 10,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 10,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 9,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 8,885 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 8,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 7,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 7,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 7,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 5,501 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 5,187 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 5,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,145 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 5,145 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 3,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 1,967 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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ULC 521W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 77,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULC 521W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ULC 521W registered?

ULC 521W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ULC 521W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULC 521W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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