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EHJ 221P

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,094 mi
Last recorded97,094 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2005
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 221P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2005 97,094 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 97,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

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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EHJ 221P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EHJ 221P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHJ 221P registered?

EHJ 221P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 February 1976.

Is EHJ 221P safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHJ 221P 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.

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