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ARH 462S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,887 mi
Last recorded3,887 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 462S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 3,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 3,494 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 3,137 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 2,587 miles

slight play in n/s rear drive shaft u/j

Pass 2 Jul 2014 2,069 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 2,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 1,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 818 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 421 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake pipes close to exhaust downpipe.

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,514 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 99,410 miles

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

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,927 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 98,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 98,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 97,572 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 97,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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ARH 462S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ARH 462S, 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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What year was ARH 462S registered?

ARH 462S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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