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DIB 5640

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIB 5640
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,741 miles

corrosion to suspension coponants

deteration to suspension rubbers

Pass 9 Jul 2007 90,694 miles

MOST SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODING

MOST SUSPENSION RUBBERS PERISHING

WIPERS POOR

Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,620 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 90,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear floorpan corroded

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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DIB 5640 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIB 5640, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DIB 5640?

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What year was DIB 5640 registered?

DIB 5640 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 20 June 1980.

Is DIB 5640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIB 5640 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DIB 5640 have outstanding finance?

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