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FAO 199N

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,254 mi
Last recorded9,254 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 199N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 9,254 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight play all wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2017 7,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis undersealed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 4,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 4,046 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 3,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 3,747 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 3,744 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 3,638 miles

hand brake pads low

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 1 Nov 2010 3,486 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 3,162 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 3,162 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 2,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,476 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 2,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,179 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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FAO 199N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 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 FAO 199N, 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 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAO 199N registered?

FAO 199N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is FAO 199N safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAO 199N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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