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GDF 536T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 536T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,503 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 107,499 miles

Corrosion taking hold on nearside outer sill & rear wheel arches.

Exhaust HC emissions quite high

Fail 10 May 2007 107,499 miles

Corrosion taking hold on nearside outer sill & rear wheel arches.

Exhaust HC emissions quite high

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GDF 536T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 GDF 536T, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDF 536T registered?

GDF 536T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is GDF 536T safe to buy?

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