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VIW 9355

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,197 mi
Last recorded40,197 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur71,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9355
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 39,742 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 39,742 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,330 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,154 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,154 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 38,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres badly cracked

slight oil leak possibly from power steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,864 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 38,529 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,777 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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VIW 9355 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 71,602 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 Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIW 9355, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIW 9355 registered?

VIW 9355 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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The MOT history for VIW 9355 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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