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DGJ 244S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,458 mi
Last recorded158,458 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 244S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 158,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Mar 2019 156,445 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,430 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers only work on one speed

Fail 19 Sep 2018 158,424 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers only work on one speed

Pass 12 Sep 2017 155,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 155,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 154,201 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 153,003 miles

Centre Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr corrosion on sill

o/s/f corrosion on sill

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,003 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nsr corrosion on sill

o/s/f corrosion on sill

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 151,668 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Sep 2013 151,466 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 150,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 148,770 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 148,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheels play in knuckle joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2010 146,834 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on springs

corrosion underfloor front to rear

offside brake hoses started to wear

Pass 17 Sep 2009 145,223 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 145,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corroion underfloor front to rear

corrosion on springs

couldnt view brake pipes due to grease

discs started to wear

sligh toil leak

slight leakon exhaust

slight play on steering arms

Pass 9 Sep 2008 143,621 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on inner archs all

corrosion on springs

corrosion underfloor

couldnt view shocker leking due to wet weather

coulndt view pads

flexi hoses startedto wear

oil leak

slight exhaust leak

slight play on front hweel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 141,593 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 141,544 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe inspection very limeted due to covered in grease and plastic

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has corrosion all over and hard to inspect due to components in way

Pass 14 Sep 2006 140,008 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 140,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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DGJ 244S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGJ 244S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DGJ 244S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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