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URM 285X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit82,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 285X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear light lense craked

Rear dampers leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,688 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 79,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,102 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,102 miles

0/s rear coil spring seat slight corrousion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 87,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2009 87,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 87,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 86,263 miles

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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URM 285X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 82,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 URM 285X, 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 45 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 URM 285X registered?

URM 285X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is URM 285X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URM 285X shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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