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BAH 248W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,541 mi
Last recorded52,541 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II52,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 248W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,541 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,541 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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BAH 248W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 52,148 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAH 248W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAH 248W registered?

BAH 248W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BAH 248W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 248W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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