1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 6.8L Petrol · D43 ENV
1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 87,366 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D43 ENV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 87,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D43 ENV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (D43 ENV) between July 2005 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
D43 ENV Mileage History
- 05/07/200576,480 mi
- 01/02/200878,448 mi+1,968 mi
- 04/02/200878,448 mi
- 04/03/200978,932 mi+484 mi
- 18/03/201080,701 mi+1,769 mi
- 27/06/201181,365 mi+664 mi
- 05/07/201181,366 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/201281,526 mi+160 mi
- 07/02/201481,658 mi+132 mi
- 01/04/201582,219 mi+561 mi
- 19/04/201685,585 mi+3,366 mi
- 09/05/201786,522 mi+937 mi
- 23/05/201886,555 mi+33 mi
- 13/06/201987,170 mi+615 mi
- 25/05/202187,341 mi+171 mi
- 26/04/202487,349 mi+8 mi
- 26/04/202487,366 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 579 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Poor
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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