1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 6.8L Petrol · E327 AKU
1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (6.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 76,463 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E327 AKU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 76,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E327 AKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (E327 AKU) between January 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
E327 AKU Mileage History
- 23/01/200656,809 mi
- 18/01/200759,538 mi+2,729 mi
- 14/02/200863,342 mi+3,804 mi
- 19/02/200964,978 mi+1,636 mi
- 16/02/201066,987 mi+2,009 mi
- 19/02/201167,977 mi+990 mi
- 18/02/201268,707 mi+730 mi
- 12/02/201369,423 mi+716 mi
- 19/02/201369,427 mi+4 mi
- 01/02/201469,598 mi+171 mi
- 23/02/201572,173 mi+2,575 mi
- 10/03/201672,806 mi+633 mi
- 25/04/201773,376 mi+570 mi
- 20/04/201873,436 mi+60 mi
- 16/07/201973,478 mi+42 mi
- 05/08/202073,804 mi+326 mi
- 07/08/202073,804 mi
- 13/07/202174,382 mi+578 mi
- 02/08/202274,832 mi+450 mi
- 12/09/202375,169 mi+337 mi
- 03/09/202475,488 mi+319 mi
- 16/10/202579,108 mi+3,620 mi
- 28/10/202676,463 mi-2,645 mi
Average of roughly 947 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- High-Pressure Hydraulic Braking Accumulator and Mineral Oil System Failure(Serious)
The SZ generation employs a complex Citroën-licensed dual-circuit hydraulic system operating at over 2,000 psi to power the braking system and rear self-levelling suspension. The nitrogen-charged brake accumulator spheres lose pressure over 5 to 8 years, resulting in a rock-hard brake pedal, prolonged pump cycle times, and reduced reserve braking capacity. If brake fluid types are mistakenly interchanged (such as adding standard DOT fluid into mineral oil systems), internal rubber seals dissolve, triggering catastrophic system failure.
- Rear Hydraulic Suspension Gas Sphere Deterioration and Ride Harshness(Moderate)
The hydropneumatic rear self-levelling suspension relies on two nitrogen-filled gas spring spheres connected to rear hydraulic struts to provide spring compliance and damping. Over time, nitrogen gas permeates across the internal rubber diaphragm, reducing the gas volume until the sphere hydraulically locks solid. This eliminates rear suspension compliance, transmits harsh road shocks directly into the monocoque body, and causes rapid failure of rear subframe bushes and lower shock absorber mountings.
- Exhaust Manifold Cracking and Gasket Blow-By(Moderate)
The 6.75-litre L-Series V8 produces substantial thermal load within a heavily enclosed engine compartment. Over thousands of heat cycles, the cast-iron exhaust manifolds warp and stress their mounting studs, causing the composite manifold gaskets to blow out or the cast manifolds to develop hairline fatigue fractures. Remediation requires extracting seized or snapped studs from the aluminium cylinder heads in extremely tight engine bay clearances, demanding substantial specialist labour.
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- High-Pressure Hydraulic Braking Accumulator and Mineral Oil System FailureSerious
The SZ generation employs a complex Citroën-licensed dual-circuit hydraulic system operating at over 2,000 psi to power the braking system and rear self-levelling suspension. The nitrogen-charged brake accumulator spheres lose pressure over 5 to 8 years, resulting in a rock-hard brake pedal, prolonged pump cycle times, and reduced reserve braking capacity. If brake fluid types are mistakenly interchanged (such as adding standard DOT fluid into mineral oil systems), internal rubber seals dissolve, triggering catastrophic system failure.
- Rear Hydraulic Suspension Gas Sphere Deterioration and Ride HarshnessModerate
The hydropneumatic rear self-levelling suspension relies on two nitrogen-filled gas spring spheres connected to rear hydraulic struts to provide spring compliance and damping. Over time, nitrogen gas permeates across the internal rubber diaphragm, reducing the gas volume until the sphere hydraulically locks solid. This eliminates rear suspension compliance, transmits harsh road shocks directly into the monocoque body, and causes rapid failure of rear subframe bushes and lower shock absorber mountings.
- Exhaust Manifold Cracking and Gasket Blow-ByModerate
The 6.75-litre L-Series V8 produces substantial thermal load within a heavily enclosed engine compartment. Over thousands of heat cycles, the cast-iron exhaust manifolds warp and stress their mounting studs, causing the composite manifold gaskets to blow out or the cast manifolds to develop hairline fatigue fractures. Remediation requires extracting seized or snapped studs from the aluminium cylinder heads in extremely tight engine bay clearances, demanding substantial specialist labour.
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