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HLU 581V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Cream Petrol 6753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,439 mi
Last recorded59,439 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 581V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

underneath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,464 miles

Both front shock absorber casings are corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Offside front outer sill is corroded

Oil leak various ()

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,409 miles

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Oil Leaks

Slight exhaust leak from near side centre section

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,313 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,063 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 53,561 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 53,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HLU 581V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Cream with a 6,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HLU 581V, 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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HLU 581V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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