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FMW 353J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,167 mi
Last recorded45,167 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 353J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 45,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,833 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 44,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 44,666 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 44,658 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,362 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,181 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,150 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,190 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine / gearbox

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,176 miles

oil leak from engine

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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FMW 353J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 353J, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMW 353J registered?

FMW 353J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FMW 353J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 353J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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