MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,383 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
indicators flashing slow
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
indicators flashing slow
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?
Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FMW 169J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 FMW 169J, 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.
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What year was FMW 169J registered?
FMW 169J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 August 1970.
Is FMW 169J safe to buy?
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