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EBY 24H

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,029 mi
Last recorded51,029 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 24H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,563 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

THIS CAR IS MORE THAN 40 YEAR OLD AND ITS EXEMPT FROM MOT

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 50,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,261 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,516 miles

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2014 47,489 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,456 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all steering joint boots slightly deteriorated

steering box slight wear

Fail 11 Mar 2013 46,425 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering box wearing / noise

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,943 miles

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

battery insecure (in boot)

different sized pairs of tyres fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

battery insecure (in boot)

different sized pairs of tyres fitted.

rear brakes slight imbalance (offside lower effort)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,420 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 40,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,527 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,600 miles

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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EBY 24H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 EBY 24H, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EBY 24H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 January 1970.

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