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HBP 5N

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,296 mi
Last recorded25,296 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBP 5N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,296 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,280 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

diff mounting plate poor welding repair and poor repair to front mounting plate

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake hoses have slight wear ( must have been fouling at some time)

rear wheel archs corroded in places

vehicle corroded floor/sills and suspension area in places

vibration from engine/gearbox area

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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HBP 5N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 50,872 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 HBP 5N, 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 51 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 HBP 5N registered?

HBP 5N is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 14 March 1975.

Is HBP 5N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBP 5N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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