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DUC 993V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,469 mi
Last recorded63,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 993V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,594 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,971 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 60,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,694 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 58,694 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,263 miles

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

(1)parking brake pads low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,577 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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DUC 993V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 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 DUC 993V, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUC 993V registered?

DUC 993V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is DUC 993V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUC 993V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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