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GBC70BYL

ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT

1985 · RED · PETROL · 139,256 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT: No results returned

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MOT History — 26 tests · 19 passed · 7 failed

PASS26 November 2024
139,256 mi
PASS2 November 2023
139,256 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYrear suspension generally corroded
PASS20 July 2022
139,256 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASS9 July 2021
139,246 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASS19 July 2019
139,058 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASS9 July 2018
138,986 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASS21 July 2017
138,281 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • ADVISORYGear box leak
  • ADVISORYSteering fluid leak
PASS23 June 2016
137,659 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rack to pump (2.3.2)
  • ADVISORYPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front and both centre silencers (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYfront suspension pipes/hoses damp with oil.
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYengine and gearbox oil leaks.
FAIL18 April 2016
137,621 mi
PASS7 September 2015
137,513 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  • ADVISORYoil leak
FAIL2 September 2015
137,511 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  • ADVISORYoil leak
FAIL13 August 2015
137,487 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
  • FAILNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  • FAILNearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILOffside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS16 September 2014
134,892 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS11 October 2013
133,762 mi
  • ADVISORYSeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDfuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
  • USER ENTEREDgearbox oil leak
FAIL11 October 2013
133,762 mi
  • PRSOffside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
  • ADVISORYSeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDfuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
  • USER ENTEREDgearbox oil leak
FAIL2 October 2013
133,732 mi
  • FAILFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
  • FAILNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
  • FAILOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
  • FAILOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion to underbody
PASS23 July 2012
133,383 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion to underbody
  • USER ENTEREDcould not see front brake pads
  • USER ENTEREDcould not see rear brake pads
  • USER ENTEREDboth front shock adsorber cups are corroded
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL17 July 2012
133,363 mi
  • FAILOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion to underbody
  • USER ENTEREDcould not see front brake pads
  • USER ENTEREDcould not see rear brake pads
  • USER ENTEREDboth front shock adsorber cups are corroded
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS20 October 2011
133,318 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • USER ENTEREDboth front suspension cups have corrosion
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion to underbody
  • USER ENTEREDcould not see the front brake pads
  • USER ENTEREDcould not see the rear brake pads
PASS12 August 2010
132,328 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS20 August 2009
131,490 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS25 June 2008
129,601 mi
FAIL23 June 2008
129,601 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  • FAILParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • FAILOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILOffside Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • USER ENTEREDwipers smearing
  • USER ENTEREDnsf seat belt damaged
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDnsr brake discs pitted,recommend replacement
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake discs worn,pads seem low
  • USER ENTEREDsigns of fluid on steering rack
  • USER ENTEREDfront subframe bushes slightly perished
  • USER ENTEREDnsr and osr brake pipes corroding,recommend attention
  • USER ENTEREDblue smoke from exhaust
PASS12 June 2007
128,802 mi
PASS20 November 2006
126,076 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
PASS17 November 2005
122,070 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
ROLLS ROYCE
Model
SILVER SPIRIT
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
6,750 cc
Year
1985
First registered
1985-08
Tax due
2027-06-01
Recorded mileage
139,256 mi

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