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FHH 148K

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,892 mi
Last recorded14,892 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 148K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,892 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 14,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 14,482 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 14,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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FHH 148K is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 FHH 148K, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FHH 148K registered?

FHH 148K is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 26 January 1979.

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