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BPO 803W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,433 mi
Last recorded92,433 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 803W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2008 92,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 89,846 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 89,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BPO 803W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 BPO 803W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPO 803W?

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What year was BPO 803W registered?

BPO 803W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is BPO 803W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 803W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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