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69 KKX

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,726 mi
Last recorded82,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 KKX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,348 miles

general weakness and corrosion in placea

susprnsion components heavily corroded

various pipes corrodibg

Fail 9 Dec 2013 82,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general weakness and corrosion in placea

susprnsion components heavily corroded

various pipes corrodibg

Pass 15 Oct 2008 82,269 miles

Under body well rusted and hand brake travel on upper limits.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,155 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 81,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 81,893 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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69 KKX is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 69 KKX, 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 45 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 69 KKX registered?

69 KKX is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is 69 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69 KKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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