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GNJ 5V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 5V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,957 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 96,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 96,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 95,967 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 95,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 95,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 94,739 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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GNJ 5V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GNJ 5V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GNJ 5V?

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What year was GNJ 5V registered?

GNJ 5V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is GNJ 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNJ 5V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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