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ESU 968

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,316 mi
Last recorded40,316 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 968
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,211 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,210 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,001 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 39,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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ESU 968 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ESU 968, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESU 968 registered?

ESU 968 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is ESU 968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 968 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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