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HKX 572T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,979 mi
Last recorded127,979 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKX 572T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 127,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 126,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 161,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 120,240 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 119,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 119,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 119,380 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 119,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 118,802 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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HKX 572T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HKX 572T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HKX 572T?

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What year was HKX 572T registered?

HKX 572T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HKX 572T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKX 572T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HKX 572T have outstanding finance?

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