£16,576 • £10,000 - £15,000
1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit IV
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a super-rare Spirit IV, one of only 145 made, with under 60k miles and a comprehensive service history. The car is in fantastic condition and comes with a private plate, making it a highly desirable classic Rolls-Royce.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in fantastic condition for its year and mileage, with the only real blemish being a small paint imperfection on the right rear wheelarch. It has been well-maintained with an excellent service history and has been garaged and used sparingly. The car drives well, with working air conditioning and cruise control. It has an advisory-free MOT until September 2026.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SCAZS12CXTCH57581
Chassis No:
Odometer:
59,900 miles
J800JDA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Super-rare Spirit IV, one of only 145 made; under 60k miles with 23 services plus many invoices; advisory-free MOT; few owners, the current since 2019; private plate; a pampered Rolls in superb condition; driven 60 miles to the sale “There is still something unique and special about owning a Silver Spirit – and about the statement it still makes.
Valet parkers spring into action on your arrival.
Doormen leap to your aid, waving lesser motorists to less exalted berths.
Truly, a Rolls-Royce has presence and plenty of it.
It’s hide-covered interior smells – almost literally – of money.
All around you there’s craftsmanship that would send the Antiques Roadshow team into sheer ecstasy.
After a few miles, you won’t care that this car has the drag co-efficient of a garden shed.
All that matters is that behind that endless bonnet, you’ve achieved a superior kind of peace with the world” – RAC buying guide .
Based on the Silver Shadow II, the Silver Spirit and its long-wheel...
Points of note
£16,576
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,576
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,576
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
59,788 miles
Registration Date
1996-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 22 2025 with 59,788 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2024 with 59,249 miles
Failed
On Aug 16 2024 with 59,223 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 23 2023 with 58,572 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2022 with 58,011 miles
Passed
On Aug 31 2021 with 57,370 miles
Passed
On Sep 15 2020 with 56,082 miles
Passed
On Dec 05 2019 with 54,848 miles
Passed
On Dec 04 2018 with 54,695 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Factory fitted Engine Cover.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Dec 15 2017 with 54,442 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Factory fitted Engine Cover.
- Oil leak
- Slight oil seepage around Rear Differential.
Passed
On Dec 14 2016 with 54,127 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Failed
On Dec 14 2016 with 54,127 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Dec 14 2015 with 53,653 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Factory fitted Engine Covers.
- Slight oil leak.
- Slight oil seepage around Rear Differential.
Passed
On Dec 18 2014 with 53,350 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Slight Oil seepage around Rear Differential.
Failed
On Dec 18 2014 with 53,350 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Slight Oil seepage around Rear Differential.
Passed
On Dec 12 2013 with 53,100 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Dec 11 2012 with 52,875 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Dec 08 2011 with 52,043 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight seep from rear diff
- factory fitted engine/ bay covers
Passed
On Dec 31 2010 with 51,174 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.
- BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.
Passed
On Dec 22 2009 with 49,839 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- Engine Covers fitted.
Passed
On Dec 15 2008 with 48,456 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Plastic Engine Covers fitted.
Passed
On Dec 14 2007 with 47,046 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Slight Engine Oil leak.
Passed
On Dec 07 2006 with 44,485 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Oil Leak on N/S of Engine Bay.(Smoking when Hot)
Passed
On Dec 12 2005 with 42,866 miles
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