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53 EL

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow60,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 EL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 63,949 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,899 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Unable to inspect some components thoroughly due to heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2017 63,899 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 May 2015 63,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 62,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,163 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,786 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,746 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,302 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 60,302 miles

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.

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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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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53 EL is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 February 1983.

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