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EKR 898T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 898T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,327 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 119,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,708 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 117,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,418 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,398 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion across underside and related components

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,298 miles

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

oil leak under engine

Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,295 miles

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

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

oil leak under engine

Fail 28 May 2012 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 116,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise off side rear & front tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 23 May 2011 116,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise off side rear & front tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,081 miles

offside front tyre wearing outter edge

rear discs slight worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 112,772 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 112,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 111,839 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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EKR 898T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKR 898T, 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.

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What year was EKR 898T registered?

EKR 898T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 16 February 1979.

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