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HVX 405T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 405T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 139,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 139,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2008 138,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 137,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside heavly undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2006 135,435 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 135,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HVX 405T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 HVX 405T, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HVX 405T registered?

HVX 405T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is HVX 405T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVX 405T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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