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JDP 909

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,807 mi
Last recorded38,807 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 909
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2015 38,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,255 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,200 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 38,186 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2005 38,120 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JDP 909 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 JDP 909, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDP 909 registered?

JDP 909 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 November 1970.

Is JDP 909 safe to buy?

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