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948 DA

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,068 mi
Last recorded141,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration948 DA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,068 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 141,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 140,708 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 140,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 140,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 140,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2012 140,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 140,374 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2011 140,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 140,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 140,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 140,347 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.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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948 DA is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 948 DA, 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 46 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 948 DA registered?

948 DA is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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