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EIG 5155

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 5155
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,945 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,944 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both, top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,944 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,626 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,133 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 67,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 67,795 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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EIG 5155 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EIG 5155, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EIG 5155 registered?

EIG 5155 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is EIG 5155 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 5155 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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