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FBC 438T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,946 mi
Last recorded60,946 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 438T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,313 miles

Slight play in the steering system

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,599 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Prking Brake cables split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,509 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,070 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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FBC 438T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBC 438T, 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 FBC 438T?

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What year was FBC 438T registered?

FBC 438T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 15 November 1978.

Is FBC 438T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 438T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FBC 438T have outstanding finance?

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