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6 XYC

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,740 mi
Last recorded18,740 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 XYC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 18,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 18,358 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,102 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,105 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,414 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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6 XYC is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 6 XYC, 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 55 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 6 XYC registered?

6 XYC is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 6 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 XYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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