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FVN 52J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,422 mi
Last recorded6,422 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVN 52J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 6,422 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,183 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,503 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

signs of front tyres catching chassis,but clear on lock to lock

Fail 30 Apr 2015 8,503 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

signs of front tyres catching chassis, but clear on lock to lock

Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,113 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 8,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,191 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 7,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FVN 52J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVN 52J, 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.

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What year was FVN 52J registered?

FVN 52J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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