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FOU 1L

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,250 mi
Last recorded91,250 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 1L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 91,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 90,031 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake travel long

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,904 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 88,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,581 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 88,354 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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FOU 1L is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 FOU 1L, 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 50 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 FOU 1L registered?

FOU 1L is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 September 1976.

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