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JWV 262V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,686 mi
Last recorded2,686 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 262V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 2,686 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 2,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 2,689 miles

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

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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JWV 262V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 JWV 262V, 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 46 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 JWV 262V registered?

JWV 262V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 January 1980.

Is JWV 262V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 262V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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