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HC 500

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,947 mi
Last recorded52,947 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow50,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC 500
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,947 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 52,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,583 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,319 miles

rear disc corrodod

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,309 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,761 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2006 49,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2006 49,202 miles

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

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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HC 500 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HC 500, 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 HC 500 registered?

HC 500 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 June 1975.

Is HC 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC 500 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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