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FRN 235M

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,791 mi
Last recorded92,791 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 235M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both sills corroded

advise front valance corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bodywork corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front valance corroded

advise offside sill corroded

advise rear parking brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 91,567 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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FRN 235M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FRN 235M, 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

How do I check the history of FRN 235M?

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What year was FRN 235M registered?

FRN 235M is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FRN 235M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 235M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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