MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle is heavily under-sealed - unable to check all components thoroughly
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Unable to inspect some components thoroughly due to heavily undersealed
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal Rack area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Boot not closing
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Wiper blade torn
Oil leak ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes getting corroded. †Brake flexi hoses feel soft.
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?
Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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53 EL is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 53 EL, 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 43 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 53 EL registered?
53 EL is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 February 1983.
Is 53 EL safe to buy?
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