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BTX 143T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 143T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,407 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,087 miles

slight oil leak from underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,399 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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BTX 143T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 BTX 143T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTX 143T registered?

BTX 143T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is BTX 143T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTX 143T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTX 143T have outstanding finance?

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