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ACU 158L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,114 mi
Last recorded8,114 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 158L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,464 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

outer sills corroded

under body corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 6,849 miles

general corrosion on under body

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,164 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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ACU 158L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 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 ACU 158L, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACU 158L registered?

ACU 158L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is ACU 158L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 158L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACU 158L have outstanding finance?

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