1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 6.8L Petrol · EPT 528X
1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (6.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1981. Recorded mileage 83,329 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EPT 528X Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/05/2024
- 83,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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EPT 528X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (EPT 528X) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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
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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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