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HLF 171T

1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,184 mi
Last recorded131,184 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLF 171T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,880 miles

Corrosion to off side rear lower spring cup

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,215 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 129,191 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 128,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion to non load bearing areas of under sills

Pass 10 Jun 2010 127,409 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 125,745 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 124,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 121,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 117,966 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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HLF 171T is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 HLF 171T, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLF 171T registered?

HLF 171T is a 1983 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 October 1983.

Is HLF 171T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLF 171T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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