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YW 4038

1928 Rolls Royce Saloon

Black Petrol 5997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,854 mi
Last recorded47,854 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW 4038
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1928
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 May 2011 47,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,917 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 46,089 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Saloon?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
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YW 4038 is a 1928 Rolls Royce Saloon in Black with a 5,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW 4038, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 98 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YW 4038 registered?

YW 4038 is a 1928 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 1 June 1928.

Is YW 4038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW 4038 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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