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BYR 57T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,442 mi
Last recorded134,442 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 57T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 134,442 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 134,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipes greased up unable co carry out full inspection

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 134,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2009 134,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2007 134,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 134,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 133,384 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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BYR 57T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYR 57T, 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 BYR 57T registered?

BYR 57T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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