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FYT 240V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,928 mi
Last recorded157,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 240V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 157,928 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 157,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 157,506 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 157,204 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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FYT 240V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 FYT 240V, 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 46 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 FYT 240V registered?

FYT 240V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 May 1980.

Is FYT 240V safe to buy?

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