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DJS 59

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,698 mi
Last recorded33,698 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJS 59
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 33,698 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,698 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,888 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,749 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,528 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 30,528 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DJS 59 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJS 59, 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 50 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 DJS 59 registered?

DJS 59 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 January 1976.

Is DJS 59 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJS 59 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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