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DNZ 202

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,232 mi
Last recorded101,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 202
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2022 101,232 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,346 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 inner calipers and outer (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak around engine ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,346 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking accumulator (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure exhaust tip (7.2.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 inner calipers and outer (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak around engine ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,646 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 26 Oct 2016 99,646 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both side parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,893 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,520 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,800 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre sidewall perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Fail 15 Aug 2013 97,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre sidewall perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,449 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 90,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre walls perishing

number plates dont comply

Fail 2 Apr 2009 90,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre walls perishing

number plates dont comply

Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 89,353 miles

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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DNZ 202 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 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 DNZ 202, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DNZ 202 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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