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1980 JL

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,448 mi
Last recorded38,448 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 JL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,412 miles

offside front tyre badly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2014 38,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 24 May 2013 38,191 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking up

Fail 20 May 2013 38,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre cracking up

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,056 miles

two front tyres cracking up

Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

two front tyres cracking up

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,570 miles

parking brake travel.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,447 miles

emission nearing maxium

hand brake nearing its limit on reach

Pass 1 Dec 2007 36,232 miles

carbon momoxide close limit

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,012 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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1980 JL is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1980 JL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1980 JL registered?

1980 JL is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is 1980 JL safe to buy?

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