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FYF 23V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,651 mi
Last recorded221,651 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYF 23V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 221,651 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 221,541 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 23 Jan 2020 221,541 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 221,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 221,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 221,034 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 220,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 219,987 miles

Offside rear floor by check strap mount has slight corrosion

Slight smoke from exhaust engine has misfire

Fail 20 Jan 2015 219,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear floor by check strap mount has slight corrosion

Slight smoke from exhaust engine has misfire

Fail 16 Dec 2014 219,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight wear in all wheel bearings

slight wear in steering

slight wear in suspension

underside of car rusted but not holed

Pass 17 Dec 2013 219,371 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 219,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear brake pipes slightly pitted

slight corrosion offside front bulk head

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2007 218,487 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc surface corroded

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

smoke from tailpipes

Fail 1 Aug 2007 218,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear brake disc surface corroded

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

smoke from tailpipes

Pass 29 Aug 2006 217,597 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 217,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside sill rusty

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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FYF 23V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYF 23V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FYF 23V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 16 June 1980.

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