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ADD 146S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,982 mi
Last recorded136,982 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 146S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 136,982 miles

nearside front indicator defuser missing.

slight brake bind offside rear caliper.

Fail 4 May 2016 136,981 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill.

wiper worn but serviceable

Pass 18 May 2015 136,979 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 136,979 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/s front tyre slightly seperating between tread

Slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre deflated

Brake fluid warning light on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 136,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre deflated

Brake fluid warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 136,940 miles

N/s front indicator temporary cover

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No rear seat belts fitted

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Feb 2013 136,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/s front indicator temporary cover

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No rear seat belts fitted

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Mar 2012 136,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrotion o/s outer sill

Spare tyre flat

Wires fouling drive shaft

Pass 2 Mar 2011 136,912 miles

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

No rear seat belts fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Slight bind o/s rear brake

Slight corrotion n/s o/s rear sills

Spare tyre underinflated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 136,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

No rear seat belts fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Slight bind o/s rear brake

Slight corrotion n/s o/s rear sills

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 136,884 miles

Slight play n/s rear u.j.

No rear seat belts fitted

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

N/s wiper slight wear

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 136,820 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Oct 2008 136,820 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2007 136,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 136,421 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)

n/s front tyres at 1.8 mm

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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ADD 146S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ADD 146S, 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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ADD 146S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 24 May 1978.

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