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215 ABJ

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration215 ABJ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 95,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,377 miles

nearside front brake flexi lighty catching suspension leg

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,370 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

nearside front brake flexi lighty catching suspension leg

Pass 15 May 2014 93,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,086 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,086 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,724 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,755 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 91,325 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 91,319 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid leaking from rack this fluid is all so brake and suspension fluid

Pass 14 May 2007 90,831 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 90,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,097 miles

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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215 ABJ is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 215 ABJ, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 215 ABJ registered?

215 ABJ is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is 215 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 215 ABJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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