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EBW 59J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Cream Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,083 mi
Last recorded91,083 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 59J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,083 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 91,083 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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EBW 59J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Cream with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 EBW 59J, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EBW 59J?

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What year was EBW 59J registered?

EBW 59J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is EBW 59J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 59J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBW 59J have outstanding finance?

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