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JNW 338V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,869 mi
Last recorded99,869 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1187,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNW 338V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,861 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,861 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 99,861 miles

under side of vehicle corroded and rear wheel archs

Fail 9 Dec 2006 99,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2005 98,930 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 98,921 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 98,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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JNW 338V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 87,170 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNW 338V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNW 338V registered?

JNW 338V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JNW 338V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNW 338V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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