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JYF 699W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

184,723 mi
Last recorded184,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYF 699W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 184,723 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 184,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 184,723 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

slight play n/s/r hub

Pass 18 Feb 2018 184,723 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2017 184,723 miles

steering rack leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 184,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 183,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 183,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 183,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 182,857 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 181,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 180,734 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 180,733 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 180,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 179,468 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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JYF 699W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 JYF 699W, 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 45 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 JYF 699W registered?

JYF 699W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 April 1981.

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