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585 LTU

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration585 LTU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 77,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2018 77,351 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,916 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 76,884 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,235 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 76,235 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,471 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,786 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre tread perishing

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

o/s/f tyre tread perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 74,396 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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585 LTU is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 585 LTU, 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 585 LTU registered?

585 LTU is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 January 1978.

Is 585 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 585 LTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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