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DIW 475

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 475
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,080 miles

Rear Both tyre have age related cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2018 69,080 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Both tyre have age related cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,651 miles

Air conditioning leaking Dye

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Compliant mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre's cracking from age

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,885 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,658 miles

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

slight leak from power steering.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,670 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,700 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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DIW 475 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 82,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIW 475, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DIW 475 registered?

DIW 475 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DIW 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 475 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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