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ETU 836S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,660 mi
Last recorded61,660 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 836S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 61,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,149 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,965 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,483 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,954 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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ETU 836S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 ETU 836S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETU 836S?

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What year was ETU 836S registered?

ETU 836S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 6 February 1978.

Is ETU 836S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETU 836S shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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