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HHU 505V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 505V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,023 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 84,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,717 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooling pipe (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,129 miles

small cut in nearside rack gaitor.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,953 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,044 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,599 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 66,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,305 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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HHU 505V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 HHU 505V, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HHU 505V registered?

HHU 505V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HHU 505V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 505V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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