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JUE 735V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUE 735V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,626 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,648 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,056 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 60,054 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,832 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,308 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,745 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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JUE 735V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 JUE 735V, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JUE 735V registered?

JUE 735V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 October 1979.

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