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JJZ 5256

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 5256
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 63,450 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,304 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached LOCKING DEVICE MISSING (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached LOCKING DEVICE MISSING (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 63,214 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 63,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,197 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 62,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,693 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 61,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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JJZ 5256 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJZ 5256, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JJZ 5256 registered?

JJZ 5256 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 3 November 1980.

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