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CFE 347S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,346 mi
Last recorded97,346 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 347S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,914 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,446 miles

Nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,526 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 77,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

near side and off side rear brake discs scored on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,712 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,989 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,434 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 65,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CFE 347S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 CFE 347S, 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 CFE 347S registered?

CFE 347S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 15 May 1978.

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