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CYH 298V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,291 mi
Last recorded58,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYH 298V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,655 miles

slightly reduced braking force after pressure warning lights but more than 2 applications.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,774 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,723 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,787 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 53,545 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 53,545 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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CYH 298V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CYH 298V, 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 CYH 298V registered?

CYH 298V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CYH 298V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYH 298V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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