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JLE 656K

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,560 mi
Last recorded79,560 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLE 656K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 79,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 79,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,301 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 79,295 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 78,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 77,759 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 77,105 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 77,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 77,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Fail 12 May 2009 77,081 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Pass 19 May 2008 77,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 76,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 76,903 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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JLE 656K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 JLE 656K, 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 55 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 JLE 656K registered?

JLE 656K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 8 October 1971.

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