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FYY 723H

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 723H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,421 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,377 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,521 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 91,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 90,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 90,525 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 90,525 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,968 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 88,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering very light no free play detected

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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FYY 723H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 FYY 723H, 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 56 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 FYY 723H?

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What year was FYY 723H registered?

FYY 723H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is FYY 723H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYY 723H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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