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GAE 724W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,465 mi
Last recorded110,465 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAE 724W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 110,465 miles

engine leak oil

Pass 13 May 2015 110,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 110,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 110,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,231 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 110,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,134 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,057 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 109,532 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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GAE 724W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 GAE 724W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAE 724W registered?

GAE 724W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is GAE 724W safe to buy?

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