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BLU 695H

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,680 mi
Last recorded60,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 695H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,233cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 60,680 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,671 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,221 miles

slight lift in steering uj

steering uj cover split

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,215 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lights constantly on while lights on

Pass 1 Jun 2013 60,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,101 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,037 miles

n/s/f brake holding on slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,032 miles

n/s/f brake slightly sticking

Pass 22 May 2008 60,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,960 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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BLU 695H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Maroon with a 6,233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 BLU 695H, 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 56 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 BLU 695H registered?

BLU 695H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 May 1970.

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