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VHJ 522L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,404 mi
Last recorded78,404 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 522L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 78,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 78,404 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in o/s track rod end

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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VHJ 522L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VHJ 522L, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHJ 522L registered?

VHJ 522L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is VHJ 522L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 522L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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