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FP 6944

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP 6944
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 92,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 92,270 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 92,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 92,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,102 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,102 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,979 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 91,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,523 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 91,022 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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FP 6944 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FP 6944, 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 FP 6944 registered?

FP 6944 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is FP 6944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP 6944 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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