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WKC 706

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,800 mi
Last recorded75,800 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn48,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKC 706
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Dawn
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 75,800 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,612 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 72,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,499 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,007 miles

slight oil leak on engine.signs of possible hydraulic fluid leak on nsf of engine underneath advise further clean/inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,248 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering pump slightly noisy on lock possibly becoming low on fluid.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,955 miles

slight damage to nsf bumper,engine sump. possible seepage from nearside suspension pipes near gearbox advise further investigation.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,347 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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WKC 706 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKC 706, 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 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Dawn is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WKC 706 registered?

WKC 706 is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is WKC 706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKC 706 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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