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55 XTP

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,549 mi
Last recorded30,549 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 XTP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,549 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 30,463 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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55 XTP is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 XTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 55 XTP registered?

55 XTP is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is 55 XTP safe to buy?

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