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HKX 81T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,863 mi
Last recorded53,863 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKX 81T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,863 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 81T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 81T, 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 81T?

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What year was HKX 81T registered?

HKX 81T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 22 January 1979.

Is HKX 81T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKX 81T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HKX 81T have outstanding finance?

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