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HFX 166E

1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,768 mi
Last recorded42,768 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow66,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 166E
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills, advise further investigation. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,733 miles

Near side and Off side outer sills corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

small fuel leak from carb over flow pipe.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,733 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,983 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,720 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight dampness of the off side rear suspension leveling unit

Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight dampness of the off side rear suspension leveling unit

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from speedo drive area

washer jet misaligned

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,052 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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HFX 166E is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 66,839 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 HFX 166E, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HFX 166E is a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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